There are no safety recalls for the 2025 Cadillac CT5, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2025 Cadillac CT5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2025 Cadillac CT5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 12, 2026
Vehicle Information Make: Cadillac Model: CT5 Model Year: 2025 VIN: [XXX] Odometer: 30905 Incident Information: Date of Incident: [XXX] Vehicle Speed: Approximately 54 mph Component Involved: Front Sunroof Glass Assembly Description of Safety Defect On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] hours, I was driving my 2025 Cadillac CT5 at approximately 54 mph when the front sunroof glass suddenly exploded without warning. The event was accompanied by an extremely loud explosive noise, which initially made it difficult to identify the source of the incident while operating the vehicle. Upon inspection, I…
Air Bags · reported Sep 25, 2026
My car was hit from behind very hard and my head hit the steering wheel. The whole back was crushed and the airbagss did not deploy.
Service Brakes · reported Jan 24, 2026
I put up a rubber stop to test the emergency stop feature the car is equipped with. With car moving either forward in drive or backwards in reverse the car would not automatically stop before hitting this two foot high aid. A warning vibration is felt just before the car struck the device but the way I understand it in the owners manual the car should come to a complete emergency stop. This could endanger anyone or anything that the driver did not see while moving the car, i.e., a child on a tricycle for example.
Engine · reported Nov 3, 2025
Rough idle, reduced acceleration, engine failure requires engine/motor to be replaced. Only 4300 miles on car. Purchase date 6/21/2025. Failure10/25/2025.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Sep 30, 2025
I went to test drive this car on Saturday 9/27, and noticed that the rear view mirror--the actual mirror, not the video screen inside it--was vibrating/shaking immensely as I drove it. I told them I'd buy the car, but they have to fix the mirror. Tuesday 9/30 I bought the car, with the assurance that the mirror had been fixed. Apparently there's a screw that was loose. Upon leaving the dealership, I discovered that the shaking/vibrating hadn't gone away--it was merely diminished. I took the car back. We discovered another identical model and year of the car on the lot, and it exhibited the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2025 Cadillac CT5 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Cadillac CT5?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (4 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (3).
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.