Model year 2025 · Midsize Cars
2025 Cadillac CT5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2025 Cadillac CT5 at 15–26 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
15–26
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
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.
2025 Cadillac CT5 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2025 Cadillac CT5, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2025 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.
| 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 | 23/32/26 mpg | $3,150 | 341 |
| CT5 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19/28/22 mpg | $3,750 | 399 |
| CT5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 21/30/25 mpg | $3,300 | 361 |
| CT5 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18/26/21 mpg | $3,900 | 422 |
| CT5 V | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18/27/21 mpg | $3,900 | 424 |
| CT5 V | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic 10-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 13/20/15 mpg | $5,500 | 579 |
| CT5 V | 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 13/20/15 mpg | $5,500 | 587 |
| CT5 V AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17/26/20 mpg | $4,100 | 445 |
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.
2025 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.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | Standard |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5 stars | 5 stars | 9.5% | 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.
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2025 Cadillac CT5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Cadillac CT5, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 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
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Other 2025 Cadillac models
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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