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Cadillac CT5 VIN Number Check

Enter a Cadillac CT5 VIN for a free NHTSA vPIC decode: build details and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. Owner reports follow below.

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Cadillac CT5

About the Cadillac CT5

Cadillac has sold the CT5 in the US since the 2020 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints. The 2020 has the most complaints of any model year (39). EPA rates it at 15–27 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2020–2026
EPA classMidsize Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns6
Owner complaints108 at NHTSA
Cadillac CT5 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Cadillac CT5 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2020–2026: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 108 owner complaints.

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CT5
2020–2026Midsize Cars
Cadillac CT5 (2020–2026)

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20202025
2020–2026

Cadillac CT5

PlatformGM Alpha 2
EPA combined mpg15–27
NHTSA recalls6

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2020–2026
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2020–2026
  • 6.2 L 8-cyl (supercharged) · 2022–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2020–2026), manual (2022–2026)

Known issues to check

Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (25)Electrical system (25)Structure and body (16)

Mentions in 108 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · CT51G6DP5RK?L0······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2020 Cadillac CT5 Sport, built in Lansing - Grand River, Michigan
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which CT5 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 6 campaigns on file for CT5 model years 2020–2026, and the 2020 and 2021 show up in the most (4 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Cadillac CT5 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2020 and 2021 hold 68 of the 108 complaints, or 63%. Tap any bar or generation.

108NHTSA complaints, 2020–2026
12mention a crash
0mention a fire
9injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearCT5: 108 complaints · most for the 2020 (39)

Top complaint areas · CT5

Mentions in 108 complaints, 2020–2026.

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)25
Electrical system25
Structure and body16
Forward collision avoidance12
Engine and cooling10
Air bags7
Crashes 12Fires 0Injuries 9

2020–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2020 is the outlier. On its own it has 39 of the ’s 108 complaints (36%), more than any other CT5 model year. By area, nothing stands out. Powertrain leads with 25, with the electrical system (25) and structure and body (16) close behind.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

CT5 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every CT5 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

108complaints, 2020–2026
12mention a crash
0mention a fire
9injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2020 (39), 2021 (29), 2023 (13)
39’2029’2113’23’25

2020 · 39 complaints

Crashes 2 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Power train15
Unknown or other11
Electrical system8
Engine7
Structure5

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

CT5 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 52 CT5 versions for model years 2020–2026. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 333 g/mi (2024). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

CT52020–2026

15–27 mpg · CO₂ 333–592 g/mi

2025
26combined MPG
341CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,150EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: CT5 · Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 26 MPG · 341 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
250300350400450202020252020 · Gas: 3372021 · Gas: 3372022 · Gas: 3332023 · Gas: 3332024 · Gas: 3332025 · Gas: 3412026 · Gas: 346
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

CT5 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2020–2026. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the CT5, against 34 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 23 for the BMW 5 Series. Pick a range to compare.

Cadillac CT5

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
6
NHTSA owner complaints
108
EPA combined mpg
15–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 6.2 L
Also listed
turbo, supercharged
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 25
  2. Electrical system 25
  3. Structure and body 16

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
34
NHTSA owner complaints
122
EPA combined mpg
18–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.0 L
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid, supercharged, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 35
  2. Engine and cooling 24
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 18

BMW 5 Series

Model years 2020–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
23
NHTSA owner complaints
94
EPA combined mpg
20–31
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L · 8-cyl 4.4 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid, hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 23
  2. Electrical system 19
  3. Engine and cooling 14

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Cadillac CT5 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a CT5

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Grey-green Cadillac CT5 (first generation) sedan, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The CT5 sedan carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and inside the trunk lid. Engine bay stamp is also present. CT5-V Blackwing performance variants carry a firewall stamp that's separate from the standard CT5 engine stamp location.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Cadillac CT5 VIN questions

Which Cadillac CT5 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2020 leads with 39, ahead of the 2021 (29) and 2023 (13). Those first two alone make up 63% of the 108 CT5 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Cadillac CT5 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 6 vehicle campaigns for model years 2020–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

What fuel economy does the Cadillac CT5 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2020–2026 CT5 at 15–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Cadillac CT5 compare with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series on recalls?

For 2020–2026 models the CT5 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 34, the BMW 5 Series 23. Complaints run 108, 122 and 94 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Cadillac CT5 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 CT5 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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