NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 0 recalls, and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing registers a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it in our Exceptional band. This strong overall safety posture is anchored by zero recalls and a perfect crash-protection sub-score. While the avoidance-tech sub-score tempers an even higher overall rating, the CT5-V Blackwing presents a robust safety profile.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing receives a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100 and a 5-star NHTSA side crash-test rating, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing ranks 43 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 43 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing represents a meaningful step forward on the NHTSA Safety Index, climbing four points from the 2024 model's score of 88/100 in the Strong band to 92/100 in the Exceptional band. That jump is driven primarily by a perfect defect-record sub-score of 20/20, a direct reflection of this model year carrying zero recall campaigns. The crash-protection sub-score also comes in at its ceiling of 70/70, supported by the 5-star side and 5-star rollover results NHTSA recorded. The one persistent gap in the index is the avoidance-tech sub-score of 2/10. Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are each listed as Standard and Optional, while electronic stability control is Standard, yet that combination does not generate a high avoidance-tech score under MotorCaliber's methodology. Buyers should understand that the overall Exceptional rating reflects a clean defect record and strong tested-category crash performance, not a comprehensive NHTSA frontal or overall star rating, both of which remain not rated for this year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing perform in crash tests?
The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing received a 5-star rating for side impact protection and rollover resistance from NHTSA. Its rollover risk is 10 percent, with a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. However, NHTSA has not published ratings for overall or frontal crash protection for this model year.
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 // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check directly through NHTSA before purchase, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
Seven unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently cited components are Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine, each drawing two alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports touching Service Brakes, Visibility/Wiper, and the Electrical System. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
The 2025 CT5-V Blackwing currently shows no open recalls in the NHTSA database. However, this does not preclude future safety actions. Owners of a used vehicle should always verify the VIN with NHTSA, as new recall campaigns can be initiated after a sale, and confirming remedy completion is crucial for safety.
- The 2025 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean record that directly contributes to its perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score and the four-point index gain over the 2024 model year.
- NHTSA has not assigned an overall or frontal star rating to the 2025 CT5-V Blackwing; the 5-star side and 5-star rollover ratings are the only crash-test scores on record, and the absence of other ratings should not be read as a positive or negative result.
- The avoidance-tech sub-score of 2/10 is the single largest drag on an otherwise Exceptional index, signaling that the standard and optional driver-assistance suite does not fully satisfy MotorCaliber's avoidance-tech criteria for this model year.
- Seven unverified complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year cluster around Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine components, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in those filings.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing places
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing earned 5 out of 5 stars for side and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CT5-V Blackwing years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20405), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 43 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.