DecodedCars2019 Cadillac XT4
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 24 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 181.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3,660–3,896 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 17 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,896 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway), 4% better than the 2019 small SUV average of 25.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD | 181.1 in | 76.8 in | 64.2 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63 in | 3,896 lb | 58/42 |
| 4dr SUV FWD | 181.1 in | 76.8 in | 64.2 in | 109.4 in | 63.4 / 63 in | 3,660 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT4 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | +4% | $3,150 | 336 |
| XT4 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 24 | +1% | $3,400 | 365 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.4% |
| 2019 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.7% |
Similar 2019 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac XT4 (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2019 BMW X3 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| 2019 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2019 Lexus NX | 31 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Nov 23, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V868000 · 10,199 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
- Risk
- Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor · Aug 20, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V649000 · 402 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Oct 29, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · 194,105 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- Risk
- Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Not every 2019 Cadillac XT4 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2019 Cadillac XT4 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 12 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Power Train — 6 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 17,170 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Cadillac XT4. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other XT4 years
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