Cadillac problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 4,034 safety complaints with NHTSA about Cadillac vehicles in our database, and Cadillac has issued 136 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
4,034
Recalls
136
Models
28

Cadillac models with the most complaints

  • SRX · worst year 2012
    1,284 complaints
  • Escalade · worst year 2023
    761 complaints
  • Escalade ESV · worst year 2021
    372 complaints
  • CTS · worst year 2014
    344 complaints
  • XT5 · worst year 2017
    233 complaints
  • ATS · worst year 2013
    188 complaints
  • Lyriq · worst year 2024
    137 complaints
  • CT5 · worst year 2020
    109 complaints
  • XT4 · worst year 2024
    106 complaints
  • XT6 · worst year 2020
    105 complaints
  • XTS · worst year 2013
    100 complaints
  • CT6
    61 complaints
  • DTS
    58 complaints
  • CT4
    34 complaints
  • Escalade EXT
    5 complaints

All Cadillac models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Cadillac SRX2005–20191,284152012
Cadillac Escalade2005–2026761402023
Cadillac Escalade ESV2005–2026372372021
Cadillac CTS2005–2019344182014
Cadillac XT52017–2026233152017
Cadillac ATS2013–2019188112013
Cadillac Lyriq2023–2026137112024
Cadillac CT52020–202610962020
Cadillac XT42019–202510682024
Cadillac XT62020–2025105122020
Cadillac XTS2013–2019100102013
Cadillac CT62016–2020618—
Cadillac DTS2006–2011583—
Cadillac CT42020–2026345—
Cadillac Redundant Lyriq2023–20242722024
Cadillac Vistiq2026–2027234—
Cadillac Optiq2025–2027193—
Cadillac Escalade NA2021174—
Cadillac STS2005–2011161—
Cadillac ELR2014–2016122—
Cadillac XLR2005–200680—
Cadillac Escalade IQ2025–202672—
Cadillac Escalade EXT2007–201359—
Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid2017–201832—
Cadillac Escalade IQL202632—
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid2009–201220—
Cadillac Cts-V2005–201502—
Cadillac Deville200501—

Recent Cadillac recalls

  • Recall 26V612000Sep 24, 202629,347 vehicles

    Risk: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V494000Jul 30, 202611 vehicles

    Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V394000Jun 18, 202614,540 vehicles

    Risk: A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V329000May 21, 20265,014 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 26V304000May 14, 20262,457 vehicles

    Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V289000May 7, 202666 vehiclesDo not drive

    Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehicles

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 26V085000Feb 13, 202643,743 vehicles

    Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V082000Feb 12, 202622 vehicles

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V819000Nov 25, 202594 vehicles

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology