Model year
2026 Cadillac CT5
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints for the 2026 Cadillac CT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 39 complaints
- 2021 30 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 complaints
Recalls
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Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| WITH V6 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| WITH V6 4 DR N/A RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2026 CADILLAC CT5-V BLACKWING 4 DR N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| CT5 V · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 V AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| CT5 V · 6.2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| CT5 V · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| CT5 · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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