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Cadillac CTS

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,236

Active records

Recalls

29

Active records

TSBs

3,667

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

7

Injuries

154

Crashes

188

Fires

35

Top reported issues — Cadillac CTS

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Operating state

662

Condition issue

592

Reporting mechanism

515

Safety restraint issue

431

Noise

349

Braking behavior

239

Fluid issue

234

Engine behavior

212

Vibration/harshness

151

Driver assistance issue

149

Performance issue

120

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

111

Safety restraint behavior

108

Steering behavior

102

Access/entry issue

100

Thermal issue

86

Lighting behavior

74

Electrical issue

67

Starting behavior

62

Infotainment behavior

59

Ride/handling behavior

47

Smell

43

Powering on/off behavior

37

Recent change

26

HVAC behavior

15

Wiper/washer behavior

13

Communication/network issue

6

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CADILLAC CTS

Filed May 12, 2026


Vehicle primarily failed while parked at owner residence [XXX] and remained inoperable for approximately three weeks prior to tow to Cadillac dealership. The ignition key became trapped and could not be removed. A manual override release beneath the driver-side steering column was required to free the key — confirming the lock was held electronically, not mechanically jammed. Fault confirmed by authorized Cadillac dealer: intermittent electrical fault within the shifter assembly lock…

2014 CADILLAC CTS

Filed May 3, 2026


On April 30,2026 I was pulling into a parking space and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park . The tow truck driver who finally responded was able to lift the rear of the car up to see what was wrong with my car and I was placing it in the back of the he determined the cable for thre gear shifter was broken.

2006 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Apr 4, 2026


The air bad light on passenger side and on the review mirror it passenger airbag bag off that a safety issue it won’t work if in a accident need to be recalled

2014 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Feb 7, 2026


My 2014 Cadillac CTS has been making what sounded like road noise. After another person road in my car that was not in it daily like I was, they told me how loud it really was. After further investigation, my rear differential has gone out at only 80,000 miles. It’s impossible to drive due to the extreme safety concerns for not only myself but other drivers on the turnpikes and highways.

2018 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Jan 27, 2026


THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS. It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.

2012 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Jan 14, 2026


Front subframe crack around lower control arm bushing area. Common problem that’s going to end up killing someone when it completely separates

2014 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Jan 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy could not be performed because the transmission and axle had failed and required repair and replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

2018 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Dec 23, 2025


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? These components failing subjects the driver and surroundings to a stalled car that may not start again. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance…

2017 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Dec 20, 2025


The airbag warning light appeared 45 days ago. I immediately took my 2017 Cadillac to the dealer (Sewell Cadillac of Houston). The vehicle is covered under a Sewell Extended warranty until 2028. The dealer performed troubleshooting and determined that the passenger seat sensors/module (part # 84567224 ) was defective. The Inspector for the Sewell Extended warranty confirmed that the replacement was covered by the warranty. The dealer advised after 30 days (completing other services-…

2016 CADILLAC CTS

Filed Dec 8, 2025


The contact owns 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.