NHTSA Data Explorer
Cadillac
Data refreshed June 23, 2026
Complaints
14,762
Active records
Recalls
226
Active records
TSBs
12,226
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
59
Injuries
1,022
Crashes
998
Fires
358
Top reported issues — Cadillac
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Condition issue
Operating state
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Lighting behavior
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Cadillac models
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Browse all Cadillac models
All Cadillac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jun 17, 2026
The vehicle has experienced the same safety issue on two separate occasions. While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power and displayed a “Conditions Not Correct for Shift” warning message. During the incident, the vehicle became stuck in Drive and could not be shifted normally. The brakes also did not respond as expected, creating a significant safety hazard and making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning and has happened more than once,…
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
Air bag dashboard light is on
2012 CADILLAC SRX
Filed Jun 17, 2026
A deer rammed my passager side . airbag light was always on saying passenger airbag off . but when it explodes it injured my passenger . all the airbags didn't activate my car shut down after the incident but a few moments after it regenerated there were all types of debris after the extreme loudness of the air bags explosion. I'm still traumatized.
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jun 16, 2026
We were driving on an interstate in Indiana and the car jerked and then automatically went into neutral. We couldn’t accelerate or put the car back into drive. We had to get over 2 lanes and onto the shoulder. We were able to put the car in park once on the shoulder but the car would not turn on or off. We couldn’t do anything. All electronics were still running but the engine was not running. The emergency break went on as well. The car sat on the side of the road for 3 hours with the…
2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
Filed Jun 16, 2026
I purchased a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV and shortly thereafter experienced an engine malfunction. The vehicle developed a misfire, rough idle, loss of power, and produced significant blue/white exhaust smoke. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began running abnormally. An independent repair facility inspected the vehicle and reported oil-related issues affecting a cylinder and spark plug. The repair facility also observed excessive exhaust smoke during diagnosis. The condition…
2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jun 15, 2026
Engine failure while driving on highway at 70 mpg.
2015 CADILLAC SRX
Filed Jun 13, 2026
the headlights are so dim that the car is not usable at night. I was told by the Cadillac dealership that this is a known problem with GM/Cadillac. The low beam gets so hot that it turns the reflectivity of the chrome to gray. The fix is to replace both right and left headlight assembly.
2020 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
Filed Jun 12, 2026
This vehicle is equipped with the 6.2 V8 engine we have experienced catastrophic engine failure twice. The vehicle is relatively low mileage.
2024 CADILLAC XT4
Filed Jun 12, 2026
I was getting out of a parking lot with my 3 kids and the car shut off right in the middle of the entrance/exit of the lot blocking anyone from coming in or out. The car would not go into neutral to move it, making it unsafe for my family and everyone around us. We tried to charge the battery but that did nothing. We called tow truck then where told we need a special tow truck since the car could not be put into neutral. We waited hours for a tow truck, when we finally go there, the car's…