Does the 2005 Cadillac STS have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Cadillac STS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Cadillac STS?

101 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Cadillac STS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Cadillac STS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cadillac been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Cadillac STS recalls, newest first

December 20, 2007NHTSA 07V589000275,936 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Consequence: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 20, 2006NHTSA 06V12500023,077 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.
Consequence: If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. The recall began on may 3, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 25, 2006NHTSA 06V02000017,462 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary: Certain vehicles equipped with V6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. This condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light or the warning chime.
Consequence: If the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with new software free of charge. Owners were notified in December 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. The parts are now available, owner renotification began on March 23, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac STS with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system19
Power train13
Engine12
Air bags11
Service brakes7

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Questions

Does the 2005 Cadillac STS have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Cadillac STS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Cadillac STS?: 101 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.