MODEL
Cadillac Ct4-V Blackwing
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.
From a safety data standpoint, the CT4-V Blackwing presents a genuinely incomplete picture - and shoppers deserve to know that upfront. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle for any model year in our 2022 to 2025 coverage window, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to anchor an objective structural assessment. That is a significant gap for a vehicle in this price bracket, regardless of how capable it feels on a track. On the recall side, the CT4-V Blackwing has accumulated one recall across the covered years, which is a relatively modest figure for a low-volume performance model. That said, shoppers should always verify whether any open recall applies to a specific VIN before purchase. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total 18 across the covered years, a low raw number that reflects the model's limited sales volume rather than necessarily a clean safety record. Of those 18 complaints, 2 involve reported crashes and 1 involves a reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but the crash-related filings are worth noting. No fatalities have been reported in the complaint data. The honest bottom line here is straightforward: the CT4-V Blackwing is an exciting, focused performance machine, but the absence of crash-test data means buyers cannot lean on federal safety ratings when making their decision. If independent crash-test coverage matters to you, that gap is real and should factor into your evaluation.
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.