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Cadillac CT4-V Safety
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac CT4-V model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Cadillac CT4-V we cover (2022 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Cadillac CT4-V is a compact performance sedan pitched squarely at driving enthusiasts who want European-sport-sedan energy with an American luxury badge. Positioned above the standard CT4 and below the track-focused CT4-V Blackwing, it targets buyers who want sharper dynamics and a sportier character without sacrificing daily usability. It competes in one of the most demanding segments in the industry.
The 2022 through 2025 Cadillac CT4-V lacks federal crash-test ratings. This means no NHTSA star ratings are available, and MotorCaliber cannot compute a Safety Index score for any model year. For a vehicle in this segment, the absence of this data represents a significant gap for consumers. Across four model years, the CT4-V has one recall, a notably low number for a performance car. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total 18. Among these, two allege crashes and one reports an injury. While NHTSA does not verify these allegations, the crash-related filings warrant consideration from prospective buyers. The primary safety characteristic of the CT4-V is its untested status. The car's federal safety record is thin, not due to poor performance, but due to a lack of evaluation. For buyers prioritizing crash-test transparency, this absence of data is the defining safety factor.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the CT4-V for its engaging driving dynamics, responsive steering, and well-controlled body motions through corners. Interior refinement and material quality receive mixed marks, with some critics noting that the cabin does not fully match European competitors at the same price point. Most reviewers consider it a rewarding driver's car that trades some interior polish for genuine performance character.
- The CT4-V has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2022 through 2025, meaning there are no federal star ratings to reference when comparing it to tested rivals in the compact luxury sedan segment.
- Two of the 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across the covered model years involve reported crashes, and one involves a reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but they are on record and worth reviewing in the NHTSA complaints database before purchase.
- The CT4-V carries only one recall across four model years of coverage, which is a low recall count for a performance sedan in this period. Shoppers should still verify that any specific used example has had outstanding recall work completed before buying.
- Because federal crash-test data is absent, shoppers who prioritize documented crash protection should check whether any independent testing organization has evaluated this model, and should compare its safety data record directly against tested competitors in the compact performance sedan class.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Cadillac CT4-V with 1 recalls.