2020 Cadillac CT5 vs 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Cadillac CT5 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 250 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 897 | 97 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 29–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 11,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CT5 | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 105 |
| Power Train | 14 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 27 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 28 |
| Steering | 2 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 31 |
| Stalling | 5 | 33 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Cadillac CT5
2020 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.