Recall 24V311 affects 74 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles because the driver's front air bag can tear. Repair is free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 74 2024 XT5 vehicles because the driver's front air bag cushion can tear during deployment, which keeps the air bag from deploying as intended. An air bag that fails in a crash increases the risk of injury, and Cadillac dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver air bag module in the 2024 Cadillac XT5 sits in the steering wheel. The module holds the folded air bag cushion, a fabric bag that inflates in a crash to help protect the driver. For that protection to work, the cushion has to open cleanly and hold its shape as it fills.
On affected XT5 vehicles, the supplier made a design change during a brief production window. That design can cause the air bag cushion to tear or form small holes during deployment. If the cushion tears as it inflates, the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, so it gives less protection than intended in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. GM says it is not aware of field incidents tied to this condition, so an owner would not know from driving feel, a warning light, or a visible symptom that the driver air bag cushion has the affected design.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Cadillac XT5 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 74 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Cadillac XT5 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver's front air bag does not deploy as intended, injury risk rises during a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the driver's front air bag module replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Cadillac XT5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Cadillac dealer to schedule the free driver's front air bag module replacement that fixes the driver's front air bag cushion so it deploys as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Cadillac mailed one, or reference recall number 24V311 when you call.
- Keep wearing your seat belt on every trip until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician replaces the driver's front air bag module covered by recall 24V311. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The repair addresses the air bag cushion that can tear during deployment and stop the driver's air bag from deploying as intended. GM is not offering reimbursement for this campaign because owners would not have known about the issue before the recall.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| May 2, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| May 2, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 17, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 12, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V311?
Recall 24V311 covers 74 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles with a driver's front air bag cushion that can tear during deployment. If that happens, the air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing injury risk in a crash. Cadillac dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Cadillac XT5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific XT5 is included in recall 24V311. If it is, contact a franchised Cadillac dealer to schedule replacement of the driver's front air bag module. Reference GM recall number N232439241 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Cadillac dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 24V311.
Is it safe to drive my 2024 Cadillac XT5 before the repair?
This recall does not tell owners to stop driving, but the defect affects crash protection. The risk is that the driver's front air bag will not deploy as intended during a crash. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free Cadillac dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V311000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-458-8006 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V311 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V311000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →