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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Cadillac Ct5 With V6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Cadillac Ct5 With V6

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

0Recalls
7Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CADILLAC CT5 WITH V6

The Cadillac CT5 with V6 is a rear-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan competing in a segment dominated by European stalwarts. Aimed at American buyers who want domestic prestige paired with genuine performance credentials, it slots into Cadillac's lineup as a driver-focused choice. The V6 powertrain signals that this is not the entry-level CT5 experience, but a more serious, enthusiast-leaning proposition wrapped in a refined four-door package.

VERDICT

The 2025 Cadillac Ct5 With V6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 as one of the more driver-focused American luxury sedans on sale today, praising its composed handling and cabin refinement. The V6 variant tends to receive particular appreciation for delivering a meaningful performance step up without sacrificing everyday usability. Critics occasionally note that the infotainment and some interior details lag behind top European competitors.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20404

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
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 2025 Cadillac Ct5 With V6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 2Engine 2Unknown Or Other 2Service Brakes 1Visibility/Wiper 1Electrical System 1

Other Ct5 With V6 years

Rivals in Sedan (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20404), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Cadillac Ct5 With V6 2025. Class rank 25 of 90 in Sedan 2025. Methodology · Disclosure