2021 Cadillac XT6 vs 2021 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 16, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 2021 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 531 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 815 | 180 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 23–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 34,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT6 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 227 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 67 |
| Structure | 0 | 52 |
| Engine | 4 | 47 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 42 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 31 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 28 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Stalling | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
2021 Cadillac XT6
2021 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.