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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
8Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CADILLAC CT5-V BLACKWING

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.

VERDICT

The 2022 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16073

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsStructure 2Air Bags 2Wheels 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1Tires 1Steering 1

Other Ct5-V Blackwing years

Rivals in Sedan (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16073), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing 2022. Class rank 3 of 90 in Sedan 2022. Methodology · Disclosure