Cadillac CT5 Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Cadillac CT5 have?

The Cadillac CT5 has 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2020 through 2026. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my CT5 under recall?

Whether your specific CT5 is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled CT5 year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2020 Cadillac CT5 has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 4 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

6 recall campaigns on record across 3 model years of the Cadillac CT5. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

3 affected model years9 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2020

Affected Model Years

20261R · 3C 20211R · 19C 20204R · 27C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag2 campaigns (33%)

Brakes1 campaign (17%)

Transmission1 campaign (17%)

Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (17%)

Other1 campaign (17%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Cadillac CT5

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STRUCTURE:BODY

WHEELS

AIR BAGS

STEERING

SUSPENSION

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 1 death and 3 injuries reported.

All Cadillac CT5 Recall Campaigns

#21V6110002020 Cadillac CT5Airbag

Issued: May 8, 2021

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may conta…

#20V5880002020 Cadillac CT5Brakes

Issued: Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor …

Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438…

#25V1480002020 Cadillac CT5Transmission

Issued: Jun 3, 2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-…

#22V9030002020 Cadillac CT5Visibility/Lighting

Issued: Aug 12, 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 wh…

Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC…

#21V4210002021 Cadillac CT5Airbag

Issued: Oct 6, 2021

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), …

Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may co…

#26V1140002026 Cadillac CT5Other

Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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 Coup…

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 conta…

Recalls by Component

2Airbag Recalls

#21V611000MY 2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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 resu…

#21V421000MY 2021

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. Th…

1Brakes Recalls

#20V588000MY 2020

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor conn…

Cadillac CT5 Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac CT5 have?

The Cadillac CT5 has 6 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2020 through 2026.

Is my CT5 under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled CT5 year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Cadillac CT5 has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a CT5 recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a CT5?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Cadillac CT5 for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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