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2025 Cadillac CT4Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for the 2025 Cadillac CT4. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (1) and forward collision avoidance (1). The EPA rates it 18–26 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
18–26mpg
EPA · 8 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
2
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$3,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Cadillac CT4 as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

2 complaints filed with NHTSA · Feb 2025 – Jul 2025
  1. Vehicle speed control1
  2. Forward collision avoidance1
  3. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each CT4 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20208
20217
20226
20233
20247
20252
20261
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

1 report
“The car bring 2 cruise control the doesn't work no safety”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 4, 2025Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11640539

Forward collision avoidance

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

8 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 2.7L 4-cyl turbo · 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S8) · Automatic (S10) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
CT4
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
223226$3,000345
CT4
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
213125$3,100356
CT4 AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
213125$3,100357
CT4 AWD
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
212924$3,200371
CT4 V
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
202923$3,350383
CT4 V AWD
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
202823$3,350387
CT4 V
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$4,050478
CT4 V
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
152318$4,300493
  • CT4
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 32 hwy · $3,000/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
  • CT4
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
    21 city · 31 hwy · $3,100/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    21 city · 31 hwy · $3,100/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 AWD
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
    21 city · 29 hwy · $3,200/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 V
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
    20 city · 29 hwy · $3,350/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 V AWD
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
    20 city · 28 hwy · $3,350/yr
    23
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 V
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,050/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • CT4 V
    Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo
    15 city · 23 hwy · $4,300/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Cadillac CT4 as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20395Vehicle 20394
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 CT4 questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac CT4 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 10, 2026.

What are the most common 2025 Cadillac CT4 problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Cadillac CT4 get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Cadillac CT4 at 18–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (8 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026