The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac CTS · 2015
2015 Cadillac CTS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,000 and 31,674 miles. Median 28,734, from 8 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 27% |
| Speed control | 27% |
| Wheels | 18% |
| Brakes | 18% |
| Suspension | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
26V329000 May 2026 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall beca
18V595000 Sep 2018 Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
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.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
15V358000 Jun 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals And Linkages
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. 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.
Risk. If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.
Manufacturer communications 1781
Cadillac filed 1781 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- OnStar Module Battery Drain
- Tsb contains an owner's notification letter
- Effective November 18th, 2014, P/N 23248791 (Wireless Charging Module) will be placed on…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac CTS-V 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | RWD | 20 / 30 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 18 / 28 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 | Premium | $5,550 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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