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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Cadillac CT5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
11
Latest campaign
Dec 8, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Dec 8, 2022
Air bags1Aug 5, 2021

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
1Fixable over the air
Dec 8, 2022Latest campaign
Dec 8, 202222V903000

Exterior lighting: lighting control module software

DRLs 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
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
Aug 5, 202121V611000

Air bags: side/window curtain

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V611000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V611000 · Aug 5, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
11Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure327000
Tires218000
Electrical system218000
Air bags218000
Wheels19000
Forward collision avoidance19000
Steering19000
Service brakes19000

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, CT5-V Blackwing.

Latest reports

  • Tires

    “michillin pilot sport 4s size 245/40 R 19, all 4 tires became defective, dealer notified was told because of being a vt5 v warranty i bought does not apply to them”

    Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763729
  • Electrical system

    “Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent.”

    Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752089
  • Electrical system

    “The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed.”

    Filed 07/19/2026 · ODI 11751375

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2022 Cadillac CT5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Cadillac CT5. The most recent, 22V903000 (reported December 8, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Cadillac CT5?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (27%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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