MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 89 total NHTSA owner complaints and 11 federal recall campaigns for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.
Best CT5-V Blackwing Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All CT5-V Blackwing Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CT5-V Blackwing | 8.9 / 10 | 7(1.6/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 CT5-V Blackwing | 7 / 10 | 2(0.4/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 CT5-V Blackwing | 6.1 / 10 | 11(2.4/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 CT5-V Blackwing | 8.4 / 10 | 10(2.2/10k) | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 CT5-V Blackwing | 5.6 / 10 | 21(4.7/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 CT5-V Blackwing | 6.2 / 10 | 38(8.4/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 CT5-V Blackwing | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |