Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
Cadillac Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Cadillac model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Cadillac models where the data exists.
The safest current Cadillac is the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, scoring 87.5/100 with no current IIHS award, #76 of 136 in our overall ranking. Cadillac has 3 current models in IIHS records, 1 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Cadillac safety weighted by sales
Cadillac’s sales-weighted current-model score is 87.5/100, covering 11.3% of its 66,923 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 0.0%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Cadillac January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade | 20,062 30.0% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| XT5 | 11,107 16.6% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Cadillac XT5 At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| CT5 | 7,762 11.6% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Cadillac CT5 At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| LYRIQ | 7,578 11.3% | 87.5 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Cadillac Lyriq |
| OPTIQ | 7,083 10.6% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| VISTIQ | 3,903 5.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| ESCALADE IQ / IQL EV | 3,203 4.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| CT4 | 3,111 4.6% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| XT6 | 2,904 4.3% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| XT4 | 210 0.3% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Cadillac ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Cadillac models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027 Cadillac Lyriq | Midsize luxury SUVs | 19 of 23 | No award | ~$59,200 | 87.5 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
2 Cadillac models still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac CT5 | Midsize luxury cars | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 1/4 | 1/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Cadillac models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5 4WD | 2020-23 | 15 | 17 | 0–32 |
| Cadillac XT5 2WD | 2020-23 | 16 | 17 | 0–35 |
| Cadillac XT6 4WD | 2020-23 | 23 | 17 | 0–53 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Cadillac model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Cadillac safety
Is Cadillac a safe brand?
Cadillac has 3 current models in IIHS records, 1 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Cadillac is the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq at 87.5/100, #76 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Cadillac?
The safest current Cadillac in our 2026 ranking is the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq (midsize luxury suvs), scoring 87.5/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #19 of 23 in its class.
Which Cadillac models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Cadillac model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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