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Cadillac recalls & common problems by model
How Cadillac models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.
49models compared
507recall campaigns on file
16,962owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade | 1999–2026 | 1,939 | 91 | 1,802 |
| CTS | 2003–2019 | 2,249 | 61 | 2,184 |
| Escalade ESV | 2003–2021 | 686 | 58 | 1,378 |
| SRX | 2003–2016 | 1,641 | 43 | 3,263 |
| deville | 1985–2005 | 661 | 38 | 2,991 |
| Escalade EXT | 2002–2013 | 165 | 34 | 985 |
| seville | 1984–2004 | 176 | 23 | 837 |
| ATS | 2012–2018 | 659 | 21 | 381 |
| eldorado | 1981–2002 | 73 | 19 | 502 |
| DTS | 2006–2011 | 564 | 17 | 511 |
| XTS | 2012–2019 | 302 | 15 | 218 |
| XLR | 2004–2009 | 31 | 12 | 79 |
| XT5 | 2016–2025 | 303 | 11 | 269 |
| Lyriq | 2022–2025 | 236 | 11 | 138 |
| STS | 2003–2011 | 352 | 10 | 371 |
| Fleetwood | 1986–1995 | 13 | 8 | 73 |
| CT5 | 2019–2024 | 17 | 8 | 68 |
| CT6 | 2016–2019 | 72 | 8 | 66 |
| XT4 | 2018–2024 | 117 | 8 | 37 |
| XT6 | 2019–2024 | 104 | 6 | 54 |
| CTS-V | 2004–2018 | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| ELR | 2013–2016 | 47 | 2 | 17 |
| Catera | 1997–2001 | 30 | 0 | 553 |
| Escalade Hybrid | 2009–2012 | 46 | 0 | 185 |
| ats sedan 4d | 2017–2018 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| xt4 premium luxury | 2019–2021 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| escalade esv premium | 2011–2020 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| CTS Wagon | 2010–2012 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| srx luxury collection | 2010–2016 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| BLS | 2006–2008 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| xt5 luxury awd | 2017–2021 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| ats sedan | 2013–2018 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Optiq | 2024–2025 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| escalade esv luxury | 2012–2026 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| xt5 premium luxury | 2017–2021 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| xts luxury sedan 4d | 2017–2019 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| CTS-V Coupe | 2011–2014 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| CTS Coupe | 2011–2014 | 159 | 0 | 0 |
| escalade premium | 2010–2020 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| xt6 premium luxury | 2020–2021 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| cts sedan 4d | 2017–2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| DE Ville | 1984–2006 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| xt4 sport suv 4d | 2019–2020 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| cts sedan | 2010–2019 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| xt5 luxury sport | 2017–2019 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| escalade luxury | 2003–2020 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| ct5 premium luxury | 2020–2021 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| xt5 sport utility 4d | 2017–2019 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| srx performance | 2011–2016 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
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