NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 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 V6 achieved a perfect score for its avoidance technology, contributing to an overall NHTSA rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This model year notably has no recalls on record. Our computed NHTSA Safety Index for the CT5 V6 stands at 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 received a five-star overall 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 With V6 ranks 25 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 | 25 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 marks a meaningful step forward in the federal safety record for this line. The NHTSA Safety Index rose seven points, from 88/100 in the Strong band for the 2024 model year to 95/100 in the Exceptional band for 2025. That jump is driven by a combination of factors that all landed at or near their ceilings this year. The crash-protection sub-score reached 65 out of a possible 70, reflecting NHTSA's five-star overall rating and the dominant side and rollover results. The avoidance-tech sub-score is a perfect 10/10, supported by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all listed as standard equipment. Most notably, the defect-record sub-score is a perfect 20/20, the direct result of zero recall campaigns on file. The frontal crash rating of four stars is the one data point that keeps the crash-protection sub-score from a theoretical maximum, and the seven unverified consumer complaints, while modest in number, include allegations touching the forward collision avoidance system and the engine. Neither of those complaint clusters has translated into a recall campaign, but they are worth monitoring as the vehicle ages.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 received an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA. While its frontal crash protection earned four out of five stars, the vehicle achieved five-star ratings for both side impact and rollover protection. Rollover dynamic tip testing further confirmed a No Tip result, with a low 10 percent risk of rollover.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20404
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 with V6 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued for this model year. That clean defect record contributed directly to a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score in the Safety Index calculation.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6?
NHTSA has logged seven unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance and the Engine, each with two reported allegations, followed by single unverified 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 With V6?
No recall campaigns are currently on file for the 2025 CT5 V6. However, recall status can change after a vehicle leaves the dealership. Shoppers considering this model should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase; confirming no open remedy exists is a straightforward step worth taking.
- The Safety Index climbed seven points year over year, from 88/100 in 2024 to 95/100 in 2025, the largest single-year gain in the recent CT5 record and the first time this variant reached the Exceptional band.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 model year, earning a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score, a result that distinguishes this specific year from prior iterations that carried open campaigns.
- The frontal crash rating of four stars is the only NHTSA score below five this year, while side and rollover both hit the five-star ceiling and the rollover dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result.
- Seven unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine each appearing twice as alleged problem areas, none of which has yet produced a recall or safety investigation finding.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 places
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6, 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 With V6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 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 With V6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6 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 With V6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 With V6. 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 With V6 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 20404), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac CT5 With V6 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 25 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.