Cadillac CTS problems by model year

Every Cadillac CTS model year

Cadillac CTS recalls

• Recall 26V329000May 21, 20265,014 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

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

• Recall 25V175000Mar 20, 2025934 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

  Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 19V086000Feb 7, 201926,772 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

  Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

• Recall 18V595000Sep 7, 201852,867 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

  Risk: In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

• Recall 15V358000Jun 9, 20152,163 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 14V614000Oct 1, 2014106,307 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

  Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 14V542000Sep 9, 201410,005 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

  Risk: If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

• Recall 14V446000Jul 23, 2014124,007 vehiclesModel years 2014

  Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

• Recall 14V394000Jul 2, 2014554,328 vehiclesModel years 2005–2014

  Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

• Recall 14V338000Jun 19, 201490,750 vehiclesModel years 2014

  Risk: If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

• Recall 14V341000Jun 19, 201416,932 vehiclesModel years 2011

  Risk: If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.

• Recall 14V253000May 15, 201419,225 vehiclesModel years 2014

  Risk: An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 11V536000Nov 2, 2011674 vehiclesModel years 2012

  Risk: This could result in a loss of ability to brake and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

• Recall 11V089000Feb 11, 201144,147 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

  Risk: The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 10V644000Dec 17, 201095,927 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

  Risk: Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.

• Recall 10V414000Sep 13, 201020,224 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

  Risk: In the event of a crash, the front passenger may be at an increased risk of leg injury.

• Recall 10V240000Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

  Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

• Recall 10V105000Mar 17, 2010139,131 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

  Risk: The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of 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