Model year record

2022 Cadillac CT5 recalls & problems

The 2022 Cadillac CT5 has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints11filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2022 Cadillac CT5 in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingDec 8, 2022

Lighting control module › Software

Recall 22V903000740,108 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Air bagsAug 5, 2021

Side/window › Curtain

Recall 21V61100034,157 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

Components: Air bags › Side/window › Curtain; Air bags

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2022 Cadillac CT5 NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2022 Cadillac CT5 NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

CT5

27mpg combined

City / highway	23 / 33 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

CT5 AWD

25mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

CT5

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

CT5 AWD

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

CT5 V AWD

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

CT5 V

21mpg combined

City / highway	18 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel

CT5 V

16mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

CT5 V

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	3	—
Air bags	2	—
TiresTread/belt	2	—
Electrical system	2	—
Service brakes	1	—
SteeringSteering wheel /handle bar › Hand heater/cooler	1	—
Wheels	1	—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Tires
michillin pilot sport 4s size 245/40 R 19, all 4 tires became defective, dealer notified was told because of being a vt5 v warranty i bought does not apply to them
Sep 10, 2024
Electrical system
Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent. Understanding is the pad and electronic switch gets gunked out and wouldnât make connection. Only way you can open the door is via inside door latch. Seems like a really bad situation if you get into an accident and canât open thru door from the outside due to a faulty door handle.
Feb 3, 2026
Electrical system
The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed. The dealership even told me this happens often. I have to climb through my passenger door to get in the driver seat. I am a single woman and do not feel safe unless Iâm in a busy parking lot bc I could easily get mugged while not being able to safely enter my vehicle fast enough.
Jun 1, 2026
Structure › Body
My driver side door is unable to open due to the pressure pad. This is a known problem to Cadillac. I have already had to have 2 door handles replaced on the passenger side. It is unsafe to not be able to enter the driver seat of your vehicle in an emergency.
May 25, 2026
Structure › Body
Front driver side door unable to open from the outside. Faulty door handle pad. Initially randomly wouldnât work, would have to press the pressure pad multiple times or press on specific part of the pad. Eventually, stopped working all together. Itâs a safety issue if unable to open the door during an emergency. Pretty common issue on Cadillac CT5s regardless of trim. Affects all 4 doors, just happen to be the driver side is the most used.
Jul 15, 2025
Wheels
The front wheels are locking up sometimes when either hitting a bump in the road or just out of the blue while driving. The auto braking will engage quickly and then shut off.
Mar 1, 2025
Tires › Tread/belt
See attached document for complaint
Jan 26, 2024
Steering › Steering wheel /handle bar › Hand heater/cooler
2022 CADILLAC CT5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SHORTAGE OF COMPUTER CHIPS FOR VEHICLES HEATED STEERING WHEEL.
Jan 30, 2023

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.