Cadillac CTS recalls and problems
27 recalls and 2,220 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
27
Complaints
2,220
Crashes reported
187
Fires reported
35
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Cadillac CTS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 CTS | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 CTS | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 CTS | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 CTS | 3 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 CTS | 6 | 146 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 CTS | 2 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 CTS | 2 | 65 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 CTS | 2 | 101 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 CTS | 3 | 67 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 CTS | 5 | 168 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 CTS | 2 | 175 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 CTS | 6 | 217 | 26 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 CTS | 6 | 269 | 23 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 CTS | 6 | 277 | 25 | 4 | 31 | 2 |
| 2004 CTS | 6 | 224 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 CTS | 4 | 313 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 0 |
Most reported Cadillac CTS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 481 | |
| Air Bags | 393 | |
| Electrical System | 387 | |
| Engine | 232 | |
| Service Brakes | 193 | |
| Steering | 159 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 111 | |
| Suspension | 101 | |
| Structure | 101 | |
| Unknown or Other | 98 |
All Cadillac CTS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-329 | May 21, 2026 | 2015–2016 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 25V-175 | Mar 20, 2025 | 2016–2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 19V-086 | Feb 7, 2019 | 2016–2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 18V-595 | Sep 7, 2018 | 2014–2016 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. |
| 15V-358 | Jun 9, 2015 | 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. |
| 14V-614 | Oct 1, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD… |
| 14V-542 | Sep 9, 2014 | 2004–2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15… |
| 14V-446 | Jul 23, 2014 | 2014 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. |
| 14V-394 | Jul 2, 2014 | 2003–2014 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 14V-338 | Jun 19, 2014 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. |
| 14V-341 | Jun 19, 2014 | 2011 | Air Bags, Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. |
| 14V-253 | May 15, 2014 | 2014 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. |
| 11V-536 | Nov 2, 2011 | 2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 cadillac cts vehicles manufactured from october 21, 2011, through october 26, 2011. |
| 11V-089 | Feb 11, 2011 | 2009–2010 | Suspension | General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. |
| 10V-644 | Dec 17, 2010 | 2005–2007 | Air Bags | General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 cadillac cts vehicles. |
| 10V-414 | Sep 13, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Equipment | Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts all wheel drive and cts-V vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 10V-240 | Jun 4, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Electrical System | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet… |
| 10V-105 | Mar 17, 2010 | 2003–2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland… |
| 08V-582 | Nov 5, 2008 | 2009 | Air Bags | Gm is recalling 12,662 my 2009 cadillac cts vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-589 | Dec 20, 2007 | 2005–2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak. |
| 07V-468 | Oct 4, 2007 | 2007 | Structure | Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-020 | Jan 25, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Certain vehicles equipped with v6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. |
| 05V-024 | Jan 20, 2005 | 2004 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the… |
| 04V-273 | Jun 9, 2004 | 2004 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. |
| 03V-346 | Sep 29, 2003 | 2004 | Seats | Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-115 | Mar 24, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Cadillac CTS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Cadillac CTS has the most reports (313). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS have?
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Cadillac CTS model years 2003–2018.
What are the most common Cadillac CTS problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, electrical system problems most often.