2022 Cadillac CT5 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Cadillac CT5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2022 Cadillac CT5. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 717 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the curtain and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 27%
- Air bags2 18%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Tires2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent. Understanding is the pad and electronic switch gets gunked out and wouldn’t make connection. Only way you can open the door is via inside door latch. Seems like a really bad situation if you get into an accident and can’t open thru door from the outside due to a faulty door handle.”
NHTSA complaint #11752089, filed 2026-07Air bags: “The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Restraint System message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11487338, filed 2022-09, 3,500 milesElectrical system: “The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed. The dealership even told me this happens often. I have to climb through my passenger door to get in the driver seat. I am a single woman and do not feel safe unless I’m in a busy parking lot bc I could easily get mugged while not being able to safely enter my vehicle fast enough.”
NHTSA complaint #11751375, filed 2026-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Cadillac CT5. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5 · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5-V · sedan AWD | not rated | — | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5-V · sedan RWD | not rated | — | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5-V Blackwing · sedan RWD | not rated | — | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Cadillac CT5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| CT5 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| CT5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| CT5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| CT5 V RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| CT5 V RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 13 | 22 | 16 | $5,150 |
| CT5 V RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 13 | 21 | 15 | $5,500 |
| CT5 V AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › SoftwareCovers: Cadillac CT5 2020–2023, CT4 2020–2023, Buick Envision 2021–2023 +8 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime…
- 21V611000Aug 5, 2021Air bags › Side/window › CurtainCovers: Cadillac CT5 2020–2022, CT4 2020–2022
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
Recall details for the 2022 Cadillac CT5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 717 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037319Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This PI advises of a procedure for a Service Door Latch System message with No Related DTCs
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11032770May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
- 11032764May 11, 2026Other or unknown. Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11031948Apr 25, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message
Other model years of the Cadillac CT5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1,200 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 10 | — | 0 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 13 | 19,480 | 1 | 5 | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 11 | 3,500 | 2 | 5 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 30 | 41,850 | 4 | 5 | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2020 | 39 | 12,000 | 4 | 5 | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2022 Cadillac CT5 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Cadillac CT5 is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2022 Cadillac CT5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Cadillac CT5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Cadillac CT5 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac CT5 (CT5 V, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Cadillac CT5 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.