2026 Cadillac CT5 Safety Rating
Midsize luxury cars Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-10-22
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 is not yet ranked. Our required evidence is complete for 3 of 4 primary tests and 3 of 4 selected occupant-protection details. Missing results are shown as missing, never assumed.
Reported so far: Moderate overlap front (updated test) Poor; Side (updated test) Poor; Headlights Poor; Seat belt reminders Marginal.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Poor; best reported Marginal
- Marginal β (1) Trim level(s): Premium Luxury trim, Sport trim
- Poor β (2) Trim level(s): Premium Luxury trim equipped with Technology package, Premium Luxury trim equipped with Platinum package, Sport trim equipped with Technology package, Sport trim equipped with Platinum package
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β standard Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking. Rating applies to all 2026 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Poor
- Poor β standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking; of the following trim lines: Premium Luxury trim. Rating applies to 2026 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (30 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2026 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2026 models
Headlights
Β· (1) Trim level(s): Premium Luxury trim, Sport trim
Headlights
Β· (2) Trim level(s): Premium Luxury trim equipped with Technology package, Premium Luxury trim equipped with Platinum package, Sport trim equipped with Technology package, Sport trim equipped with Platinum package
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to 2026 models Β· standard Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking; of the following trim lines: Premium Luxury trim
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2026 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking / Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2026 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A RWD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2026 Cadillac CT5 Sport 4-door
Rating applies to 2026 models
Side: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2026 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury 4-door
Rating applies to 2026 models
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 23 per million registered vehicle-years | Midsize luxury cars as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other midsize luxury cars
Closest-scoring current midsize luxury cars with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every midsize luxury car ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A5 | #1 of 5 | TSP+ | $50,200 | 94.7 | |
| 2027 Tesla Model 3 | #3 of 5 | β | $36,990 | 91.7 | |
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | #4 of 5 | β | $47,500 | 84.2 | |
| 2026 Audi A3 | #5 of 5 | β | $40,100 | 79.7 |
Our analysis
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 belongs to the Midsize luxury cars class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Cadillac CT5 has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 4 IIHS rating categories reported, the Cadillac CT5 earned 0 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Cadillac or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2026 Cadillac CT5
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must fix free of charge. It is separate from the crash-test record above: a vehicle can rate Good across every test and still be recalled.
1 recall campaign on record, covering equipment.
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Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerβs manual, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-10-21. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2026 Cadillac CT5
Is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 3 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Cadillac CT5. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: moderate overlap front: updated test = Poor; side: updated test = Poor; headlights = Poor; seat belt reminders = Marginal.
Is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Cadillac CT5 does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
What is the 2026 Cadillac CT5 NHTSA rating?
NHTSA gives the 2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A RWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5). NHTSA stars are shown for reference and are not part of our score.
How does the 2026 Cadillac CT5 compare with other midsize luxury cars?
The class leader is the 2026 Audi A5 at 94.7/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current midsize luxury cars with complete records.
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