NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac CT5 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 scores 100 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 achieved five-star ratings in every NHTSA crash-test category, contributing to its designation as an Exceptional performer with a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100. This model year also demonstrated a perfect score in avoidance technology evaluations. Notably, the 2025 CT5 currently presents a clean record, with zero recalls issued by federal regulators. This performance profile marks the strongest safety showing for the CT5 to date.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 AWD sedan received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100, 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 ranks 4 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 | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 4 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac CT5?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 marks a notable step forward in this model's federal safety record. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed from 88/100 in the 2024 model year to a perfect 100/100 in 2025, moving the vehicle from the Strong band into the Exceptional band. That 12-point gain is driven by a flawless defect record score of 20/20, reflecting zero recall campaigns on file, combined with a maximum crash protection score of 70/70 and a full 10/10 for avoidance technology. Every NHTSA crash category, overall, frontal, side, and rollover, returned five stars, and the 10 percent rollover risk figure with a No Tip dynamic result reinforces the structural story those ratings tell. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all come standard, accounting for the perfect avoidance-tech sub-score. Seven unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA, touching Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine, Service Brakes, Visibility/Wiper systems, and the Electrical System. None allege a crash, fire, injury, or death, and complaint volume at this stage is low relative to the model year's age. The combination of a spotless recall slate and peak crash-test performance makes 2025 the highest-scoring CT5 year in MotorCaliber's federal-data record.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac CT5 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 AWD sedan achieved a 5-out-of-5-star rating in every crash-test category assessed by NHTSA, including overall, frontal impact, and side impact. Its rollover resistance is also rated at a full 5 stars, with a 10 percent risk of rollover demonstrated by the dynamic tip test returning a "No Tip" result. No categories remain untested or received a weak rating for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20400
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 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 before purchase, as recall data is updated continuously.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac CT5?
NHTSA has logged seven unverified owner complaints against the 2025 CT5. The most-reported components are Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine, each with two alleged reports, followed by single allegations involving Service Brakes, Visibility/Wiper systems, 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?
NHTSA records indicate the 2025 CT5 currently has no open recalls. This simplifies VIN verification for prospective buyers. However, recall databases update continuously; any used-market purchaser should verify the VIN through NHTSA's official recall tool immediately prior to purchase to confirm no new campaigns have been added.
- The 2025 CT5 is the first model year to score a perfect 100/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, up 12 points from the 2024 model year's 88/100.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for the 2025 CT5, giving it a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score, the cleanest recall slate in this model's recent history.
- All five NHTSA crash categories, overall, frontal, side, and rollover, returned five stars, with a rollover risk of 10 percent and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Seven unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with Forward Collision Avoidance and Engine each cited twice; no complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac CT5 places
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac CT5 safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac CT5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac CT5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 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 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Cadillac CT5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Cadillac CT5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac CT5. 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 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 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru WRX | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20400), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac CT5 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 4 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.