Most common 2022 Cadillac CT5 problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac CT5 complaints by model year
2022 Cadillac CT5 recalls (2)
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.
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.
Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
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.
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.
What 2022 Cadillac CT5 owners say
Wheels & tires
The front wheels are locking up sometimes when either hitting a bump in the road or just out of the blue while driving. The auto braking will engage quickly and then shut off.
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
Body & structure
Front driver side door unable to open from the outside. Faulty door handle pad. Initially randomly wouldn't work, would have to press the pressure pad multiple times or press on specific part of the pad. Eventually, stopped working all together. It's a safety issue if unable to open the door during an emergency. Pretty common issue on Cadillac CT5s regardless of trim. Affects all 4 doors, just happen to be the driver side is the most used.
Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent. Understanding is the pad and electronic switch gets gunked out and wouldn't make connection. Only way you can open the door is via inside door latch. Seems like a really bad situation if you get into an accident and can't open thru door from the outside due to a faulty door handle.
2022 Cadillac CT5 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 23 / 33 / 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 10-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 10-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 10-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 22 / 16 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed manual | RWD | 13 / 21 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Cadillac CT5 a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 CT5 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the CT5 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Cadillac CT5?
The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the body & structure (3) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac CT5 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2022 Cadillac CT5, the most recent from December 8, 2022 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2022 Cadillac CT5 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 4,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.