There are no safety recalls for the 2019 Cadillac CTS, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2019 Cadillac CTS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2019 Cadillac CTS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 74,990 miles · reported Oct 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store and was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact stated that upon cleaning the catalytic converter and driving for 50 miles, the warning light turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,990.
Engine · reported Apr 30, 2025
I believe itâs the transmission itâs not changing gears like it supposed to only have 52,000 miles on the dash. Itâs have to be defective. No Incident
Steering · at 59,000 miles · reported Jan 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the trim on the steering wheel had started to peel off. Due to the failure, the edges of the steering wheel where the trim was located had started peeling off and were sharp, causing serious concerns while driving the vehicle. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was scheduled for an appointment; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Power Train · reported Nov 17, 2024
The rear differential started making noise and growling. Upon draining the differential, we found a lot of metal debris. Upon reading on this issue, we found that Cadillac has had this issue with past models. It seems that the original G.M. part is no longer available. This could be a safety risk if the rear wheels are to lock up due to debris. It has not been confirmed by the dealer, the vehicle is out of warrantee at 91,000 miles.
Back Over Prevention · reported Feb 7, 2023
The backup camera grid on our 2019 vehicle disappears most of the time when we start in reverse after turning on the engine. We have taken our vehicle into local Cadillac dealership service departments over the past 3 years and they have replaced cables, backup camera, radio equipment, interface screen, etc. with no resolution. This issue with the backup camera grid also seems to be tied to a problem with loading profiles upon startup, radio issues, etc. We are writing to NHTSA because we feel that the backup camera grid disappearing is a safety issue.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2019 Cadillac CTS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Cadillac CTS?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,000 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.