NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Cadillac CT5 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 scores 88 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in every crash-test category assessed by NHTSA. This comprehensive five-star sweep, coupled with a clean recall record to date, places the CT5 in the Strong band with a NHTSA Safety Index of 88/100. This score represents a two-point decrease from the previous model year.
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD received a five-star overall rating and a five-star frontal crash rating from NHTSA, according to federal crash-test data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Cadillac CT5 ranks 55 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 88 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 55 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Cadillac CT5?
The 2024 CT5 achieved a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in every NHTSA crash-test category, contributing 70 out of 70 possible points to its overall safety score. This flawless performance in federal crash testing establishes a dominant profile in impact protection. However, the vehicle's NHTSA Safety Index score registers at 88/100, a two-point decrease from the 2023 model year's 90/100. This places the 2024 CT5 in the Strong band, down from Exceptional. The primary factor for this decline is its avoidance-tech sub-score of 2/10. Despite this, the defect record remains strong, with a sub-score of 16.25 out of 20, bolstered by zero recall campaigns. The NHTSA complaint database lists two unverified complaints, an exceptionally low volume for a vehicle of this age. These complaints allege issues with Air Bags and Structure components. While the 2024 CT5 demonstrates exceptional structural integrity in crash scenarios, its crash-avoidance technology scoring presents a measurable gap that merits consideration from prospective buyers.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Cadillac CT5 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD earns a perfect overall safety rating from NHTSA. This model received the highest possible score of 5 out of 5 stars in every evaluated category: frontal protection, side protection, and rollover resistance. Its rollover risk is assessed at 10 percent, with a dynamic tip result of "No Tip." No individual crash-test category for this vehicle falls below the top rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18993
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open recall components to report, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive warnings associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as campaigns can be added at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Cadillac CT5?
NHTSA has received two unverified owner complaints against the 2024 CT5. The alleged top components are Air Bags and Structure, with one reported crash and one reported injury also alleged. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Cadillac CT5?
Because this vehicle is now two years old and entering the used market, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. The current record shows zero open campaigns, but new recalls can be filed at any point and remedy completion varies by prior owner.
- The 2024 CT5 records zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record that directly supports its 16.25/20 defect-record sub-score in the NHTSA Safety Index.
- The Safety Index declined two points year over year, moving from 90/100 Exceptional in 2023 to 88/100 Strong in 2024, with the avoidance-tech sub-score of 2/10 as the primary drag.
- NHTSA awarded five stars in every tested category, including a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result in dynamic testing, representing a ceiling score for crash protection.
- Only two unverified consumer complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with alleged involvement of Air Bags and Structure components and one alleged injury reported.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Cadillac CT5 places
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Cadillac CT5 safety questions
Was the 2024 Cadillac CT5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Cadillac CT5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Cadillac CT5 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Cadillac CT5 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 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 2024 Cadillac CT5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Cadillac CT5 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 2024 Cadillac CT5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Cadillac CT5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other CT5 years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18993), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac CT5 2024.
- 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 55 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.