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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Safety
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing we cover (2022 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2022 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2024 at 88. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive sedan aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want genuine track capability wrapped in a premium American package. Sitting at the top of the CT5 lineup, it competes with European sport sedans in the full-size segment and appeals to buyers who prioritize driver engagement alongside luxury refinement.
The 2022 CT5-V Blackwing achieved an overall NHTSA Safety Index score of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Its side impact and rollover resistance tests each yielded a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. However, federal frontal crash testing was not conducted, leaving this crucial aspect unrated. This absence of data means a complete safety picture cannot be formed, and buyers should acknowledge this gap. The vehicle's recall record is favorable, with only one recall issued across the 2022 through 2025 model years. Owner complaints total 28 across these years, including 4 allegations of crashes, 3 of injuries, and 1 of a death. While these are unverified claims by NHTSA, the serious nature of the injury and death allegations warrants careful consideration. There were no fire complaints reported. The CT5-V Blackwing demonstrates a strong safety foundation, yet the untested frontal impact performance and the reported serious complaints are notable factors for prospective owners.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the CT5-V Blackwing as one of the most capable and engaging American performance sedans available, praising its driving dynamics and manual transmission option. Most acknowledge it punches above its price point against European rivals, though some note its infotainment and interior execution can feel inconsistent relative to the overall performance ambition.
- The 2022 CT5-V Blackwing achieves a perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band, which is the strongest federal safety rating we track across covered model years.
- Frontal crash testing carries a not-rated result across covered years, meaning one of the most critical crash scenarios has no star score on record. Buyers should factor this data gap into their safety assessment.
- Only one recall has been issued across the 2022 to 2025 model years, a notably low count for a multi-year span, though shoppers should always verify whether any open recall applies to a specific vehicle using the NHTSA VIN lookup tool.
- Owner complaints include 3 injury allegations and 1 death allegation among 28 total reports. These are unverified by NHTSA, but their presence in the complaint database is meaningful context for anyone evaluating the full safety picture of this model.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with 1 recalls.