MODEL
Cadillac Cts-V
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac Cts-V model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Cadillac Cts-V we cover (2019 to 2019), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2019 at 95 on the NHTSA Safety Index. No recalls are on record across those years.
The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V is a high-performance sport sedan aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want supercharged muscle wrapped in executive-class luxury. Sitting at the top of the CTS lineup, it competes in the rarified space of German and American performance sedans, appealing to buyers who refuse to choose between track capability and four-door practicality.
The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V earns an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it firmly among the strongest performers we track in the performance sedan segment. The crash-test breakdown tells a compelling story: a solid 4-out-of-5 stars in frontal protection, a perfect 5-out-of-5 in side impact, and a perfect 5-out-of-5 in rollover resistance. That rollover score is particularly noteworthy for a low-slung, wide-track performance sedan, reflecting a well-engineered platform. The side-impact result is equally reassuring for rear-seat occupants. The frontal rating, while not perfect, is respectable and consistent with what we see across this class. On the recall front, the 2019 CTS-V carries a clean record with zero recalls issued, which is a meaningful data point for a single model year with a complex, high-output powertrain. Owner complaints total just 10 across the covered period, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings. It is worth noting these are unverified allegations, and the low volume limits any firm conclusions. Taken together, the CTS-V presents a genuinely strong safety profile. Shoppers considering this model can feel confident in its structural performance. The clean recall record and minimal complaint volume round out a picture that is hard to argue with.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the CTS-V as one of the most thrilling and well-rounded American performance sedans ever produced, praising its blend of raw straight-line power and surprisingly composed handling. Most critics acknowledge that Cadillac delivered a world-class driving machine with this generation, though some note the interior technology felt slightly behind European rivals of the same era.
- The 2019 CTS-V earned an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, one of the stronger scores we record in the performance sedan category.
- Perfect 5-out-of-5 star ratings in both side-impact and rollover crash tests signal robust structural protection, particularly reassuring given the model's performance-focused character.
- The 2019 model year carries zero NHTSA recalls, a clean sheet that stands out for a high-performance vehicle with a supercharged powertrain and complex driver-assist systems.
- Only 10 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 CTS-V, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities among those unverified filings, suggesting a quiet safety complaint history.