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Cadillac CT5 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 104 owner complaints for the Cadillac CT5, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The 2020 model year drew the most complaints (39), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 104 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (2020–2026)
  • most complaints: 2020 (39 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (25 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V114000 (reported Feb 26, 2026)
  • 11 complaints reporting a crash (10.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 7 complaints reporting an injury (6.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (1.0%)

Cadillac CT5 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2020 model year has the most complaints: 39 of 104, or 37.5%. Next come 2021 (27) and 2023 (12). The fewest are for 2024, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac CT5 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2020–2026Column chart of 104 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2020 with 39. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2020: 39 complaints3920202021: 27 complaints2720212022: 11 complaints1120222023: 12 complaints1220232024: 2 complaints220242025: 8 complaints820252026: 5 complaints52026
Cadillac CT5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac CT5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2020392010
2021273020
2022110000
2023123020
202421011
202581010
202651000
All model years10411071

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac CT5 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 25 complaints (24.0% of all 104), followed by Power Train (24) and Structure (16).

Components named most often in Cadillac CT5 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Cadillac CT5 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2524.0%
Power Train2423.1%
Unknown or Other1817.3%
Structure1615.4%
Engine1110.6%
Forward Collision Avoidance109.6%
Air Bags76.7%
Steering54.8%
Tires54.8%
Vehicle Speed Control54.8%
Service Brakes43.8%
Wheels43.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System32.9%
Lane Departure21.9%
Latches/Locks/Linkages21.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac CT5 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CT5, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2020 to 2026. The 2020 and 2021 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 6 recall campaigns
  • 2 over-the-air remedies
Cadillac CT5 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 1 campaign2024: no campaigns2025: no campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V114000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2026

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Consequence:
    Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V148000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2020–2021

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

    Consequence:
    Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V903000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

    Model years 2020–2023 · Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V611000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain; Air Bags

    Model years 2020–2022

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 21V421000

    Reported

    Air Bags › SRS Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light; Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2021 · Over-the-air fix

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

    Consequence:
    The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V588000

    Reported

    Service Brakes

    Model year 2020

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

    Consequence:
    If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac CT5 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac CT5 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac CT5, covering model years 2020 to 2026. The most recent, 26V114000, was reported on February 26, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2020 and 2021 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Cadillac CT5 model year has the most complaints?

The 2020 model year, with 39 of the 104 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2021 (27) and 2023 (12). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac CT5 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 25 complaints, or 24.0% of all 104. Power Train (24) and Structure (16) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac CT5?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac CT5 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 104 complaints, 11 report a crash, 0 a fire, 7 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.