CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Cadillac CT5 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (5 reports).
2026 Cadillac CT5 recalls
Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
General Motors has determined that certain vehicles may not have had their radio set to the correct status needed to automatically download the electronic owner's manual during production.
Most common 2026 Cadillac CT5 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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 vehicleâs 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
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
Adaptive Cruise control acts like itâs 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. Iâm told that even though manual transmission cars have the components and illusion that adaptive cruise control works, it doesnât 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 doesnât record and isnât viewable. Please make that function as well. Again, all of the hardware is there - implement it!
While driving vehicle at approximately 50 mph in normal driving conditions, the vehicleâs 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, ser
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 questions
Does the 2026 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Cadillac CT5: Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac CT5?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Cadillac CT5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.