2021 Cadillac CT5 vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac CT5 | 2021 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 128 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 796 | 79 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 28–50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CT5 | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 32 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 27 |
| Engine | 1 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 10 |
| Power Train | 2 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2021 Cadillac CT5
2021 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.