NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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 2025 Cadillac Ct5-V Blackwing earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
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
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20405
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.