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Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Safety
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing we cover (2022 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is a high-performance compact sports sedan aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want American muscle wrapped in a refined, track-capable package. Positioned at the top of the CT4 lineup, it competes with European sport sedans and appeals to buyers who prioritize performance and prestige alongside everyday usability.
The CT4-V Blackwing presents an incomplete safety profile, lacking crucial federal crash-test data. NHTSA has not subjected this model to crash testing for any year in our 2022 to 2025 coverage, leaving no star ratings or computed Safety Index scores. This absence of objective structural assessment is a significant data gap for a vehicle in this price range. The recall record shows one recall across the covered years. While a modest figure for a low-volume performance model, prospective owners should always verify a specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls. NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints across these model years. This low raw number likely reflects the model's limited sales volume. Of these 18 complaints, 2 report crashes and 1 reports an injury. These remain unverified allegations, but the crash-related filings are notable. No fatalities have been reported in the complaint data for this model. Buyers of the CT4-V Blackwing cannot rely on federal safety ratings for their purchase decision due to the lack of published crash-test results. This data gap is a primary consideration for those prioritizing independent crash-test information.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the CT4-V Blackwing as one of the most engaging American performance sedans available, praising its sharp steering, composed chassis, and satisfying manual transmission option. Interior materials and refinement are considered competitive within the segment, and the driving dynamics are frequently highlighted as a genuine strength, though some reviewers note the cabin ambiance trails top European rivals.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the CT4-V Blackwing for any model year from 2022 to 2025, so there are no federal star ratings available to evaluate structural safety performance.
- One recall has been issued across the 2022 to 2025 model years. Buyers should check their specific VIN against NHTSA's recall database to confirm whether any open recall remains unaddressed.
- Eighteen owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA across the covered years, including 2 reported crashes and 1 reported injury. While the raw numbers are low, the presence of crash-related complaints warrants attention given the model's performance envelope.
- As a low-volume, high-performance variant, the CT4-V Blackwing has limited complaint data relative to mainstream vehicles, which makes it harder to draw statistically confident conclusions about safety trends from the available NHTSA figures alone.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing with 1 recalls.