2022 Cadillac CT4: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac CT4 at 18–27 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
18–27
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Cadillac CT4 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Cadillac CT4, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software
NHTSA 22V903000Reported Dec 8, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222386380)
Units affected
740,108 (estimate)
Problem
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 running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Air bags: Side/window: Curtain and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V611000Reported Aug 5, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212342780)
Components
Air bags: Side/window: Curtain; Air bags
Units affected
34,157 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 Cadillac CT4 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Cadillac CT4 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2022 Cadillac CT4 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 Cadillac CT4 4 DR AWD
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2022 Cadillac CT4 4 DR RWD
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V 4 DR AWD
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V 4 DR RWD
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2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 4 DR RWD
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Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2022 Cadillac CT4 owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac CT4, most recently on Sep 10, 2024. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Cadillac CT4 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Service brakes
4
Steering
4
Electrical system
2
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Suspension
1
Vehicle speed control
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
