Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 CT5.
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 enters the dataset with a minimal reliability footprint, logging just four owner complaints and a single recall, with reported issues concentrated in the electrical system and forward collision avoidance systems. Against the model’s seven-year complaint history spanning 2020 through 2026, this volume represents a continuation of the low-complaint trend established in 2024—which recorded only two grievances—and stands in sharp contrast to the 36 complaints registered during the 2020 launch year. This positioning suggests the 2026 model year maintains the improved reliability trajectory seen in recent production cycles, offering researchers a current data point that reflects maturation of the vehicle’s systems rather than the teething issues characteristic of earlier iterations.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the CT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Premium Luxury Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.70 sec | 15.00 sec | 237 hp | AWD |
| 2020 | Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 237 hp | RWD |
| 2020 | Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 237 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 sits near the end of its generation's federal record arc, reflecting a largely stabilized vehicle with just 4 complaints and 1 recall, compared to 36 complaints and 4 recalls at the generation's launch in 2020. Across the generation, complaint and recall volumes trended sharply downward from 2020 through 2024, with recalls dropping to zero in 2024 and 2025 before ticking up to one in the target year. The 2026 model's top complaint areas predominantly involve Forward Collision Avoidance systems, often paired with electrical or vehicle speed control components, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With zero crash or fire complaints reported, the 2026 model aligns with the recent low-risk trend seen in 2024 and 2025, despite the slight uptick in recalls. As a used purchase, the 2026 CT5 represents a solid year to buy, offering the generation's most refined maturity with minimal federal red flags.
All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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Showing 5 of 88 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 662.20 | 2026-07-06 | Unknown Or Other | • Improves transmission diagnostic software. • Reduces unnecessary check |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIT6503B | 2026-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
| N25-252332 | 2026-06-16 | Unknown Or Other | • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar… |
| PIT6503A | 2026-06-03 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.