2026 Cadillac CT5 recalls

1 safety recall, 6 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
6Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Cadillac CT5 recall list

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2026 Cadillac CT5 owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1
Engine1

Recent complaints

October 4, 2026Service BrakesCrash

Component/system involved: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system and EPB control switch on my Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The vehicle and component are currently available for inspection. What happened / safety risk: The vehicle experienced an unattended roll-away and struck a tree, causing significant vehicle damage. No one was injured, but the vehicle’s uncontrolled movement created a risk of serious injury or property damage. Reproducibility: After the incident, I discovered that I can reproduce a behavior in which the electronic parking brake is released and, if I actuate the EPB switch again shortly afterward to reapply the parking brake, the vehicle sometimes does not respond to that sec

September 14, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

CRITICAL SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE & CONCEALED SOFTWARE REPAIR: Within 14 days of vehicle delivery, a 2026 Cadillac CT5 experienced a complete failure of its heavily advertised Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) driver-assistance technology. While reversing at a safe, low speed toward a full-sized stationary vehicle, the system failed to detect the obstacle, issued zero visual/audible warnings, and failed to apply automatic braking, resulting in an unmitigated collision ($2,800 physical damage). SUBSEQUENT OEM CONCEALMENT & SOFTWARE FLASH: The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership (Wallace Cadillac). While in dealer custody, onboard vehicle logs confirm that GM Update 661.10 was flashed to

July 1, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise control acts like it’s going to maintain a gap (user selectable gap distance is able to be manipulated and displayed on drivers information center) but will rush right onto a preceding cars bumper. I’m told that even though manual transmission cars have the components and illusion that adaptive cruise control works, it doesn’t which is bad if you think it will work. Please make adaptive cruise control work in manual transmission CT5s like it does in auto. Similarly, the Surround Video Recorder equipment is installed but doesn’t record and isn’t viewable. Please make that function as well. Again, all of the hardware is there - implement it!

May 19, 2026Unknown or OtherForward Collision Avoidance

While driving vehicle at approximately 50 mph in normal driving conditions, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking/forward collision system activated an alert when a vehicle ahead of me slowed and turned out of my lane. After the lane was fully clear and there was no obstacle in front of the vehicle, the system aggressively braked and brought the car completely to a stop on the highway. During the event, the vehicle temporarily would not respond to accelerator input even while pressing the gas pedal. This created an extremely dangerous situation and nearly resulted in a high-speed rear-end collision. No crash occurred, but if a larger vehicle such as a semi-truck had been behind me, serio

February 17, 2026Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlEngine

Catastrophic engine failure within 700 miles Requires full engine replacement Problems began around 150 miles on odometer Message: Reduced accelerated speed Check engine light Service transmission system Service variable valve timing system

2026 Cadillac CT5 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Cadillac CT5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.5%.

2026 Cadillac CT5 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Cadillac CT5. The most recent, filed February 26, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2026 Cadillac CT5 problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (4 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 safe?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Cadillac CT5?

Contact any authorized Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.