Research · Midsize Cars · 2 NHTSA variants
2024 Cadillac CT5Recalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2024 Cadillac CT5. Most complaints involve service brakes (1) and air bags (1). The EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
21–27mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: service brakes
Fuel cost / yr
$2,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Cadillac CT5 as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2025 – Oct 2026
- Service brakes1
- Air bags1
- Structure1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Service brakes
1 report
“This 2024 Cadillac CT5v car with 15500 miles has a failed ECBM (Electronic Brake Control Module) per Sunset Cadillac in Sarasota on Bay Street, causing dragging brakes that requires a complete brake change because of severe overheating. Consequential damage caused by a failed warrantied module, including effected parts are covered by law under GM's factory warranty. I also have a Platinum Maintenance Plan plus an 8 year Platinum Extended Warranty Plan purchased through GM.”
Air bags
1 report1 crash
“Air bags did not deploy in bad car accident. Safety issue.”
Structure
1 report
“issue with all doors and trunk moldings - after heavy rain or after washing the car, the frames inside all doors and trunk have water. This will cause rust and body rot over time. Spoke with the dealer yesterday regarding this issue and was told that all cars have issues and I am not alone complaining about this issue.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
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 9, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,850 | 333 |
| CT5 AWD Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,100 | 358 |
| CT5 Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,500 | 406 |
| CT5 AWD Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 | 419 |
- 27mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 22mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
4 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Cadillac 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%
Overall
— / 5
Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR AWD
- Frontal crash
- Not rated
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.5%
Overall
— / 5
Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR RWD
- Frontal crash
- Not rated
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.5%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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.
2024 CT5 questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Cadillac CT5 have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 9, 2026.
What are the most common 2024 Cadillac CT5 problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (1), air bags (1), structure (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2024 Cadillac CT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Cadillac CT5 at 21–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).
How safe is the 2024 Cadillac CT5?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Cadillac CT5 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026