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Cadillac CT6 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac CT6 model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Cadillac CT6 we cover (2019 to 2020), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 6 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Cadillac CT6 is a full-size luxury sedan that positioned itself as the brand's flagship, competing against the likes of the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Aimed at buyers who want American luxury with rear-wheel-drive roots and a spacious, tech-forward cabin, the CT6 represents Cadillac's most ambitious sedan effort of the modern era, offered here in its 2019 and 2020 model years.
The 2019 to 2020 Cadillac CT6 lacks a complete safety picture; NHTSA did not conduct crash testing on this model. This means there are no star ratings, no Safety Index scores, and no federally published crash-test results for the vehicle. This data gap is significant for a luxury sedan. Six recalls across the two model years indicate a pattern. While recalls allow manufacturers to address issues, six distinct campaigns suggest that the CT6's intricate platform presented challenges that required post-sale rectification. Owner complaints total 26 over the two-year period, with 2 reports alleging involvement in a crash. No complaints cite fire, injury, or death. While unverified, this volume of complaints is relatively modest, and the absence of reports regarding severe outcomes offers a neutral data point. For the CT6, buyers prioritize a fully documented safety record should note the absence of crash-test data.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the CT6 for its composed, refined ride quality and a cabin that competes seriously with European rivals in terms of space and technology. Driving dynamics are frequently described as engaging for the segment, and interior materials draw favorable comparisons to established luxury benchmarks. Some reviewers note that the overall execution, while impressive, occasionally shows signs of a platform still finding its footing against deeply established competition.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 or 2020 CT6, meaning there are no federal star ratings available for these model years. Shoppers cannot rely on government crash-test scores when evaluating this vehicle's occupant protection.
- Six recalls were issued across the 2019 to 2020 CT6 model years. Before purchasing, verify that any open recalls have been completed by checking the vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA recall database.
- Owner complaints total 26 across both covered years, including 2 reported crashes with no documented injuries or deaths. While complaint volume is modest, the 2 crash-related reports are worth reviewing in detail on NHTSA's complaint portal.
- The absence of crash-test data combined with a recall count of six across just two model years makes independent pre-purchase inspection and a thorough VIN history check especially important for CT6 shoppers.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Cadillac CT6 with 4 recalls.