NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac CT5-V Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V presents an exceptional safety profile, earning a perfect record in recalls and scoring 10 out of 10 for its avoidance technology. Federal data show the CT5-V achieved an overall five-star crash protection rating. This robust performance across all available federal safety metrics contributes to a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing the vehicle in the Exceptional band.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD received an overall five-star crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, based on NHTSA 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 ranks 24 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 24 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V marks a notable step forward in federal safety data. Its NHTSA Safety Index climbed from 88/100 in 2024 to 95/100 in 2025, a seven-point gain that moved the model from the Strong band into the Exceptional band. That improvement is driven by a perfect 20/20 defect record score, reflecting zero recall campaigns, and a full 10/10 on crash-avoidance technology, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard. Crash protection contributed 65 out of a possible 70 points, anchored by five-star overall, side, and rollover ratings from NHTSA. The single departure from a perfect crash score is the four-star frontal result, which holds the crash-protection sub-score just below its maximum. Seven unverified owner complaints have reached NHTSA, a low volume for a model year, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities in the dataset. The combination of a clean recall slate and near-ceiling crash scores makes 2025 the strongest-performing year for the CT5-V in the federal record examined here.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD achieved an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, a strong performance in federal crash testing. Its side impact and rollover protection categories each earned the maximum five stars, with a rollover risk calculated at 10 percent and no dynamic tip observed during testing. The only assessment below a perfect score was in frontal impact, where the vehicle received four out of five stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20402
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall filings can be added after initial publication.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V?
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 with two alleged reports, followed by single allegations involving Service Brakes, Visibility and Wipers, 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?
No federal recall campaigns are currently on file for the 2025 CT5-V, but prospective owners should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase. This ensures that any future remedy work has been completed and documented, as recall filings can be added at any time.
- The 2025 CT5-V is the first model year in the available federal record to reach the Exceptional Safety Index band, scoring 95/100 versus 88/100 for the 2024 model year.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for this model year, producing a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score, which is a key driver of the year-over-year index gain.
- The frontal crash rating of four out of five stars is the only score below the top mark in the NHTSA test suite, with side and rollover each earning five stars and rollover risk measured at 10 percent.
- Seven unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine each appearing twice as alleged problem areas, though no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are reported in those allegations.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V places
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac CT5-V safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 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 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5-V. 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 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 20402), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac CT5-V 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 24 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.