How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac Xlr have?

The 2009 Cadillac Xlr has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Cadillac Xlr has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2009 Cadillac Xlr?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2009 Cadillac Xlr Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Cadillac Xlr. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Opened car with key fob, but it would not start. Upon pressing the start button the dash readout stated 'no key fob detected', or something similar. Tried to exit vehicle and could not. I was locked in! Continued to try and start vehicle, unlock door, roll down window, all to no avail. Dash…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-05-18

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Cadillac Xlr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.