repaired · 2024 Q4
Lighting control module: software
Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Cadillac CT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2023 Cadillac CT5, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-903 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: 2008 Dodge Ram, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Cadillac CT5 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
2Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Cadillac CT5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other CT5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CT5 median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Cadillac CT5 safety ratings
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard & Optional
In owners' words
What CT5 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The valve body in the ten speed transmission failed while driving. The transmission did a rough shift and a message popped up on the display saying that power has been reduced along with the check engine light illuminating. The transmission reduced usable gears to prevent damage. I was a hazard on…
I purchased a 2023 Cadillac CT5 from a Cadillac dealership in Cleveland, Ohio on June 24th, 2025 with slightly under 18K miles. On July 30th, I took the car to a local Cadillac dealer due to on a few occasions, while driving down the highway, the car went into "decreased acceleration, drive with…
At 22,000 miles, driving along at approximately 40mph, vehicle felt like it surged - check engine light went on and message of "limited acceleration - drive with care" appeared. Key cycled the car, CEL and message remained. Car would then not drive higher than 3rd or 4th gear and at limited speed…
Own a 2023 CT5?
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