NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac Ct5
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Cadillac CT5 is a rear-wheel-drive-based luxury sport sedan competing in one of the most demanding segments in the American market, going up against the BMW 3 Series and Genesis G70. Aimed at buyers who want domestic prestige with a driver-focused character, the CT5 has been Cadillac's flagship mid-size sedan since its 2020 debut, offering a range of turbocharged powertrains and a distinctly American take on the sport-luxury formula.
The 2025 Cadillac Ct5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the CT5 as a compelling and somewhat underappreciated entry in the luxury sport sedan segment, praising its driving dynamics and interior quality while noting that Cadillac's brand cachet still trails its European rivals in perception. Most consider it a legitimate performance and value alternative worth serious consideration.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20400
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.