NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Cadillac Cts-V
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
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 NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 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.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13613
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
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.