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2022 Cadillac CT5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2022 Cadillac CT5. Most complaints involve structure (3) and tires (2). The EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
21–27mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
2campaigns
Latest Dec 2022
Owner complaints
11
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: software

Over-the-air fixFree remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Dec 8, 2022NHTSA 22V903000

Air bags: side

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported Aug 5, 2021NHTSA 21V611000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

11 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2022 – Sep 2026
  1. Structure3
  2. Tires2
  3. Electrical system2
  4. Air bags2
  5. Wheels1
  6. Forward collision avoidance1
  7. Steering1
  8. Service brakes1

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 CT5 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
202040
202130
202211
202313
20243
202510
20266
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

3 reports
“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 wouldn’t 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 can’t open thru door from the outside due to a faulty door handle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 22, 2026Electrical system, StructureODI 11752089

Tires

2 reports
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 11, 2026TiresODI 11763729

Electrical system

2 reports
“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 I’m in a busy parking lot bc I could easily get mugged while not being able to safely enter my vehicle fast enough.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 19, 2026Electrical systemODI 11751375
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S10)
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
CT5
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
233327$2,850333
CT5 AWD
Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
223025$3,100358
CT5
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
192722$3,500405
CT5 AWD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
182621$3,700419
  • CT5
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    23 city · 33 hwy · $2,850/yr
    27
    mpg comb.
  • CT5 AWD
    Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 30 hwy · $3,100/yr
    25
    mpg comb.
  • CT5
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    19 city · 27 hwy · $3,500/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • CT5 AWD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 26 hwy · $3,700/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
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
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 16082Vehicle 16071
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

2022 CT5 questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have?

2 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2022 Cadillac CT5 problems?

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (3), tires (2), electrical system (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Cadillac CT5 at 21–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2022 Cadillac CT5?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Cadillac CT5 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026