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2021 Cadillac CT5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 6, 202525V148000 | Power train: automatic transmissionWheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V148000
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| Dec 8, 202222V903000 | Exterior lighting: lighting control module softwareDRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V903000
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| Aug 5, 202121V611000 | Air bags: side/window curtainAir bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V611000
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| Jun 10, 202121V421000 | Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/lightThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 21V421000
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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 43 |
| Structure | 7 | 23 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 13 |
| Power train | 4 | 13 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names CT5, CT5-V.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“This vehicle is equipped with electronic door handles that are failing widely and prematurely. Essentially the button that actuates the cylinder to allow the door to open fails.”
- Unknown or other
“The Cadillac CT5 door handles are operated via a button instead of a typical pull style handle. The buttons fail regularly meaning you cannot open the specific door(s) where the button has failed.”
- Power train
“I am filing a formal safety complaint against General Motors (GM) regarding an unresolved transmission safety hazard on my 2021 Cadillac CT5 550T.”
Other Cadillac CT5 model years
- 20250 recalls10 complaints
- 20231 recall13 complaints
- 20222 recalls11 complaints
- 20214 recalls30 complaints
- 20204 recalls39 complaints
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- 2019 CTS0 recalls10 complaints
- 2005 DeVille1 recall95 complaints
- 2011 DTS2 recalls16 complaints
- 2018 ATS2 recalls22 complaints
- 2013 Escalade EXT3 recalls1 complaint
2021 Cadillac CT5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Cadillac CT5 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Cadillac CT5. The most recent, 25V148000 (reported March 6, 2025), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Cadillac CT5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Cadillac CT5?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Cadillac CT5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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