2025 Cadillac CT5 Problems
Compared with other Cadillac CT5 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (4 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 6 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2025 Cadillac CT5. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (3) and engine (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 345 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 246 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 4 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.
- Other or unknown4 40%
- Engine2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “This vehicle VIN has a feature called Traffic Sign Assistant, which will provide a readout of the legal posted speed limit for the road being traveled. That information is being provided by a third party source being google maps, the internet is showing increased concerns of this such as below links demonstrate from other consumer drivers using google maps displaying incorrect speed limits on highways or back roads with no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614207, filed 2024-09Forward collision avoidance: “I put up a rubber stop to test the emergency stop feature the car is equipped with. With car moving either forward in drive or backwards in reverse the car would not automatically stop before hitting this two foot high aid. A warning vibration is felt just before the car struck the device but the way I understand it in the owners manual the car should come to a complete emergency stop. This could endanger anyone or anything that the driver did not see while moving the car, i.e., a child on a tricycle for example.”
NHTSA complaint #11713127, filed 2026-01Engine: “I just bought a new car 5 days ago, and after running 378 miles, it started to pull the cylinder. The after-sales service is still delaying the time. I don't know what to do, and Cadillac still doesn't give me a mobility scooter.”
NHTSA complaint #11640259, filed 2025-02Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 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 With V6 · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5 With V6 · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5-V · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| CT5-V · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 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 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: 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 2025 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 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| CT5 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| CT5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 21 | 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 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
| CT5 V RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
| CT5 V AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 345 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038460Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037446Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- 11037744Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates…
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 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.
- 11037251Sep 3, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communicates an issue with oil leakage from the band clamps on one or both turbocharger(s). This issue is still under investigation and will be updated into a bulletin…
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 2025 Cadillac CT5 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Cadillac CT5 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 3.
Has the 2025 Cadillac CT5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Cadillac CT5 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Cadillac CT5 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 6 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 2025 Cadillac CT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 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.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.