The 2021 Cadillac Xt4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 402 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS21V6490002021-08-20402 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Consequence
An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“There is a recall on the 2021 cadillac xt4, fuel pump control module, n252516900, but my vin is not included. My vehicle seems to be having the same issue. The dealer has been unable to diagnose as it has been happening very sporadic and I don't drive often. Issue first occurred, vehicle would not…”
“Unknown”
“Vehicle stalled on the road,coming to a total stop,very dangerous because of the trafic.vehicle cranks but not start.fuel pump power control module failed,code p203f.take to vera cadillac dealer for repair .this happened 2 times ,at 13765 milles and 29342 milles”
“Driving down the highway yesterday, I believe that the sunroof on my cadillac xt4 exploded. It was a hot day and I heard a loud bang. My sunroof shattered and no rocks or other external debris to be found.”
“The contact owns a 2021 cadillac xt4. The contact stated while driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped, and was shifted into park but failed to restart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel…”
“The contact owns a 2021 cadillac xt4. The contact stated while driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped, and was shifted into park but failed to restart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel…”
“The contact owns a 2021 cadillac xt4. The contact stated while driving 40-45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped, and was shifted into park but failed to restart. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel…”
“Fuel pump module failed twice. There was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The first time I was driving the second time the car was parked and did not start. See below for details. Safety: thankfully I was not driving 70+mph down a busy highway when the car shut…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE21010 Opened 2021-04-09 · closed 2023-08-24
Air Bag Malfunction
On April 9, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE21-010 to investigate instances of air bag malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination and potential for frontal air bag non-deployment in several vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The vehicles included model year (MY) 2020 through…
InvestigationPE21010 Opened 2021-04-09 · closed 2023-08-24
Air Bag Malfunction
On April 9, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE21-010 to investigate instances of air bag malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination and potential for frontal air bag non-deployment in several vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The vehicles included model year (MY) 2020 through…
InvestigationPE21010 Opened 2021-04-09 · closed 2023-08-24
Air Bag Malfunction
On April 9, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE21-010 to investigate instances of air bag malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination and potential for frontal air bag non-deployment in several vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The vehicles included model year (MY) 2020 through…
InvestigationPE21010 Opened 2021-04-09 · closed 2023-08-24
Air Bag Malfunction
On April 9, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE21-010 to investigate instances of air bag malfunction indicator light (MIL) illumination and potential for frontal air bag non-deployment in several vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The vehicles included model year (MY) 2020 through…
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