6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Cadillac CT5, across model years 2020–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Cadillac dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your CT5 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Cadillac CT5 model years, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints (39).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Cadillac CT5 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 39 |
| 2021 | 4 | 29 |
| 2022 | 2 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 13 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Cadillac Optiq 2025 vehicles may not have owner manuals, increasing crash injury risk. Owners get free electronic manuals via dealer reset. Recall started April 16, 2026.
General Motors recalls 2020 Cadillac CT4s with 10-speed transmission for potential wheel lock-up during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software update.
General Motors recalls 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4s with daytime running lights that may not turn off when headlights are on, causing glare and crash risk. Fix via dealer software update.
GM recalls 2021 Buick Envision models with air bag warning light issues. Update software via dealer or over-the-air to prevent injury risk.
General Motors recalls 2020 Cadillac CT4 vehicles with roof rail air bags that may not deploy correctly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bags inspected and reinstalled by dealers.
When the Cadillac CT5 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the Cadillac CT5; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Cadillac CT5 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Cadillac CT5, covering model years 2020–2026. The most recent was issued Feb 26, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (2), Equipment (1), Power Train (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Cadillac dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Cadillac to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Cadillac dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.