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Cadillac CTS-V Safety
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 has not been rated by NHTSA. There are no crash test ratings, no recall data, and no owner complaints for this model year. Its Safety Index score is unavailable.
The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V presents a genuinely strong safety profile, earning an exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100. This places it firmly among the strongest performers in the performance sedan segment. Most notable is the perfect 5 out of 5 stars in rollover resistance, a significant achievement for a low-slung, wide-track vehicle. Side impact protection also scored perfectly, at 5 out of 5 stars. Frontal protection received a solid 4 out of 5 stars; while not perfect, this is consistent with performance in this class. Further reinforcing this assessment is the 2019 CTS-V's recall record: zero recalls were issued for this model year. Owner complaints totaled just 10 across the covered period, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings. While these are unverified allegations and the volume is low, the absence of severe incidents is a positive indicator. The CTS-V's structural performance, clean recall record, and minimal complaint volume combine to form a compelling safety picture.
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.