Cadillac CTS recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
27 recalls found for the Cadillac CTS in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,217 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac CTS | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 8 |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 27 |
| 2016 Cadillac CTS | 4 | 31 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS | 3 | 47 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 146 |
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 73 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 65 |
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 101 |
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 3 | 67 |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 5 | 167 |
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 175 |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 217 |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 269 |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 277 |
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 224 |
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 4 | 313 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Cadillac CTS recalls
- May 21, 202626V329000Air bags5,014 vehiclesCadillac ATS, CTS and 4 more models
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
- Mar 20, 202525V175000Steering934 vehiclesCadillac CTS, Cadillac ATS and 2 more models
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
- Feb 7, 201919V086000Steering26,772 vehiclesCadillac CTS, Cadillac ATS and 2 more models
The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
- Sep 7, 201818V595000Seats52,867 vehicles2014-2016 Cadillac CTS
The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
- Jun 9, 201515V358000Service brakes, hydraulic2,163 vehiclesCadillac ATS and CTS
The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
- Oct 1, 201414V614000Electrical system106,307 vehiclesCadillac CTS, Cadillac Escalade and 13 more models
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
- Sep 9, 201414V542000Fuel system, gasoline10,005 vehiclesCadillac CTS and STS
In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
- Jul 23, 201414V446000Seats124,007 vehiclesCadillac ATS, Buick Encore and 6 more models
Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
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