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Cadillac CTS Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

3 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Cadillac CTS. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

Check Your Specific VIN — FreeAll Cadillac Recalls
3
Recall Campaigns
1572
Owner Complaints
146
Reported Injuries
6
Reported Deaths
2 affected model years165 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2013

Affected Model Years

20132R · 52C20051R · 210C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine1 campaign (33%)
Electrical1 campaign (33%)
Brakes1 campaign (33%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Cadillac CTS

AIR BAGS
167
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
160
POWER TRAIN
157
ENGINE
115
SERVICE BRAKES
102
STEERING
82
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
66
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
58
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
55
SUSPENSION
44

Based on 1,572 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 6 deaths and 146 injuries reported.

All Cadillac CTS Recall Campaigns

#14V3940002013 Cadillac CTSEngine
Issued: Feb 7, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agen…

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. …

#14V6140002013 Cadillac CTSElectrical
Issued: Jan 10, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles…

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

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick)…

#15V2250002005 Cadillac CTSBrakes
Issued: Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Misso…

Risk: Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's…

Recalls by Component

1Engine Recalls

#14V394000MY 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition k…

1Brakes Recalls

#15V225000MY 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or origin…

1Electrical Recalls

#14V614000MY 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, …

Cadillac CTS Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS have?
The Cadillac CTS has 3 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2005 through 2013.
Is my CTS under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled CTS year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Cadillac CTS has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a CTS recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a CTS?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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