Model year 2023 · Compact Cars

2023 Cadillac CT4: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Cadillac CT4 at 18–27 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18–27

NHTSA overall rating

—

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.

2023 Cadillac CT4 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Cadillac CT4, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software

NHTSA 22V903000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 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.

2023 Cadillac CT4 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
CT42.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium23/34/27 mpg$3,050331
CT42.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/31/25 mpg$3,300356
CT4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/26 mpg$3,150348
CT4 AWD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400371
CT4 V2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/29/23 mpg$3,550385
CT4 V3.6L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350478
CT4 V3.6L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/23/18 mpg$4,550488
CT4 V AWD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550387

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.

2023 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.

2023 Cadillac CT4 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Cadillac CT4 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT4 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT4-V 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT4-V 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard & Optional

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.

2023 Cadillac CT4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac CT4, most recently on Jan 10, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Cadillac CT4 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac CT4 model years

Cadillac CT4 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 CT418–26 mpg01—
2025 CT418–26 mpg02—
2024 CT418–26 mpg07—
2022 CT418–27 mpg26—
2021 CT423–27 mpg47—
2020 CT423–27 mpg48—

All Cadillac CT4 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Cadillac models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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