The 2021 Cadillac Xt6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 95,803 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION22V7090002022-09-2295,231 affected
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Consequence
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Consequence
Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Your site shows no recalls. I got a recall for a repair I had to have done a few months ago. I just got the recall notice from gm, but when I called to inquire about a reimbursement, they state the recall was released in 10/2025. Even though your site says there was no recall at the time.”
“The vehicle was previously recalled for an intermittent backup camera failure. Prior to me purchasing the vehicle, the recall was completed and documented as repaired. I went in to the myrtle beach cadillac dealership for reoccurring issues with the camera failing exactly as disclosed in the…”
“The contact owns a 2021 cadillac xt6. The contact stated that while sitting inside the vehicle, the vehicle felt unbalanced. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the h-pipe was leaning more to the right side. The h-pipe was not centered as intended. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or…”
“Cadillac xt6 – vin: [xxx] echanical failures, ignored transmission recall(s), and dealer negligence I write this letter to formally place general motors company on notice of a pattern of serious mechanical failures, ignored safety recalls, and dealership indifference involving my cadillac xt6,…”
“Cadillac xt6 – vin: [xxx] echanical failures, ignored transmission recall(s), and dealer negligence I write this letter to formally place general motors company on notice of a pattern of serious mechanical failures, ignored safety recalls, and dealership indifference involving my cadillac xt6,…”
“The contact owns a 2021 cadillac xt6. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure and informed the contact that the contact had to pay for the rear-view camera…”
“Recall for cable for vision system repaired 5/28/2025. On 6/29/25 same issues occured. Took to dealer 7/18/25. Dealer confirmed cable replaced. Attempted to reprogram video processing center several times ( I was at dealer 7 hours). Dealer indicated that the video processing control module is not…”
“Recall for cable for vision system repaired 5/28/2025. On 6/29/25 same issues occured. Took to dealer 7/18/25. Dealer confirmed cable replaced. Attempted to reprogram video processing center several times ( I was at dealer 7 hours). Dealer indicated that the video processing control module is not…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE22006 Opened 2022-07-22 · closed 2022-11-21
Rear-View Camera Failure
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-006) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in Model Year (MY) 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The complaints report that the screen for the RVC is black, sometimes with a red…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Cadillac Xt6 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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