Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Cadillac CT5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Cadillac CT5 at 15–27 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–27

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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 CT5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Cadillac CT5, 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 CT5 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 CT5 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
CT5	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	23/33/27 mpg	$3,050	333
CT5	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/27/22 mpg	$3,750	405
CT5 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/30/25 mpg	$3,300	358
CT5 AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/26/21 mpg	$3,900	419
CT5 V	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/27/21 mpg	$3,900	423
CT5 V	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/15 mpg	$5,500	592
CT5 V	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/16 mpg	$5,150	558
CT5 V AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	18/26/21 mpg	$3,900	419

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 CT5 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 CT5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 4 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	—	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 CT5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac CT5, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Cadillac CT5 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	5
Air bags	1
Electrical system	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1
Lane departure: Warning	1
Steering: Hydraulic power assist: Power steering fluid	1
Structure: Body	1
Suspension	1
Tires	1

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 CT5 model years

Cadillac CT5 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 CT5	15–26 mpg	1	6	5/5
2025 CT5	15–26 mpg	0	10	5/5
2024 CT5	15–27 mpg	0	3	5/5
2022 CT5	15–27 mpg	2	11	5/5
2021 CT5	21–26 mpg	4	30	5/5
2020 CT5	20–26 mpg	4	39	5/5

All Cadillac CT5 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Cadillac models

2023 Cadillac CT4 2023 Cadillac Escalade 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ 2023 Cadillac XT4 2023 Cadillac XT5 2023 Cadillac XT6

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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