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2022 Cadillac CT5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 CT5 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Cadillac CT5 ranks best of 6 model years, with 11 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and 2 recalls covering airbags and electrical software. Owners report door handle and airbag sensor issues, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 26.5 hwy

Top 2022 Cadillac CT5 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body3 (27%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (27%)
  3. Airbags2 (18%)
  4. Electrical System2 (18%)
  5. Brakes1 (9%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (9%)
  7. Steering1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Door handles or pressure pads on the driver side stop responding, sometimes forcing owners to enter through another door.
  • Dashboard displays a 'Service Safety Restraint System' message tied to an airbag sensor that dealers reported was on backorder for replacement.
  • Front wheels occasionally lock up over bumps or without warning, triggering automatic braking that then disengages.
  • Brakes make a loud scraping noise and feel like they may lock up when coming to a stop.
  • Heated steering wheel functionality was affected by a reported computer chip shortage.
2022 Cadillac CT5 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2022Sep 2022Mar 2024Jan 2026Jul 2026
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (3).

2022 Cadillac CT5 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    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 when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    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 customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

  2. NHTSA 21V611000Aug 5, 2021Airbags34,157 vehicles

    Air bags

    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 contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

2022 Cadillac CT5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
26.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other CT5 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid10039421
2021Avoid8028421.5
2022Best011221
2023Caution6012121
2024No verdict202021

All Cadillac CT5 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Cadillac CT5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 CT5 ranks best among the 6 model years covered, with only 11 complaints and a complaint index of 0.
What problems does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have?
Owners most often report issues with structure and body components (27% of complaints), suspension, wheels and tires (27%), and airbags (18%), including door handles that fail and airbag sensors that trigger warning messages.
Does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a body control module software update (campaign 22V903000) and one for improperly installed roof rail side-curtain airbags (campaign 21V611000).
How does the 2022 CT5 compare to other CT5 years?
The 2022 CT5 has a complaint index of 0 and is rated Best, compared to the 2020 model (complaint index 80, Avoid) and the 2025 model (complaint index 100, Avoid).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Cadillac CT5?
The EPA rates the 2022 CT5 at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.