The Lemon IndexCadillac CTS recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2019 Cadillac CTS, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 27
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2015–2016 New: most likely still open
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
5,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V329000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2016–2018
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V175000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2016–2018
The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
26,772 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V086000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2014–2016
The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
52,867 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V595000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2015
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.
2,163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V358000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
106,307 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V614000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2004–2007
In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
10,005 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V542000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014
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.
124,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V446000
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- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2003–2014
In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or s.
554,328 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V394000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2011
In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
16,932 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V341000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
90,750 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V338000
- Visibility · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014
If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump …
19,225 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V253000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2011 · model year 2012
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011.
674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V536000
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2011 · model years 2009–2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES.
44,147 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V089000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2010 · model years 2005–2007
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES.
95,927 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V644000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2010 · model years 2009–2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.".
20,224 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V414000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2010 · model years 2008–2009
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
1,365,070 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V240000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2010 · model years 2003–2007
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUS…
139,131 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V105000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2008 · model year 2009
GM IS RECALLING 12,662 MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A SOFTWARE CONDITIO…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2007 · model years 2005–2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 2007 · model year 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 118, 'POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS.' UNDER THE STANDARD, THE SUNROOF MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHEN …
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2005 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG AND/OR ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHEN THE IG…
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL.
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2003 · model year 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." ONE OR BOTH FRONT ANCHOR TABS FOR THE FRONT BUCKET SEATS ARE NOT ENGA…
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2003 · model year 2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE ME…
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2003 · model year 2003
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your CTS?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS have?
27 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 61.
Which Cadillac CTS year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 6 campaigns. 2007: 6, 2006: 6, 2005: 6.
What are most Cadillac CTS recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 27 campaigns. Then steering (4) and brakes (3).
What is the newest Cadillac CTS recall?
Airbags, filed May 2026 (NHTSA 26V329000): The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
What is the biggest Cadillac CTS recall?
NHTSA 10V240000 (electrical, Jun 2010) covers 1,365,070 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALAN…
How do I check if my Cadillac CTS has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Cadillac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Cadillac CTS: problems and best years · All Cadillac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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