Cadillac problems, recalls & safety data
Every Cadillac model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
13,800
NHTSA owner complaints
183
recall campaigns
78
defect investigations
22
models with problem data
Cadillac models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac SRX | 3,261 | 13 | 24 |
| Cadillac Deville | 2,697 | 21 | 12 |
| Cadillac CTS | 2,199 | 15 | 27 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 1,658 | 25 | 52 |
| Cadillac Seville | 724 | 13 | 5 |
| Cadillac DTS | 495 | 5 | 6 |
| Cadillac Catera | 463 | 5 | — |
| Cadillac Escalade Esv | 390 | 9 | 42 |
| Cadillac Ats | 378 | 6 | 11 |
| Cadillac STS | 342 | 4 | 6 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 243 | 4 | 15 |
| Cadillac XTS | 199 | 4 | 10 |
| Cadillac Allante | 187 | 6 | — |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 138 | 2 | 12 |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 114 | 4 | 1 |
| Cadillac XLR | 65 | 2 | 4 |
| Cadillac CT5 | 64 | 2 | 6 |
| Cadillac Fleetwood | 53 | 2 | — |
| Cadillac XT4 | 51 | 2 | 8 |
| Cadillac Escalade Ext | — | — | 16 |
| Cadillac XT6 | — | — | 12 |
| Cadillac CT6 | — | — | 8 |
| Cadillac CT4 | — | — | 5 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | — | — | 4 |
| Cadillac Escalade NA | — | — | 4 |
| Cadillac Hearse | — | — | 3 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac Escalade Iql | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac Optiq | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac CTS-V | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac Elr | — | — | 2 |
| Cadillac Limousine | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across Cadillac vehicles
Electrical System 2,255Exterior Lighting 2,103Engine 1,526Power Train 1,437Air Bags 1,398Engine and Engine Cooling 1,113Steering 949Service Brakes, Hydraulic 856
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureEngineering Analysis EA26006 · opened Aug 21, 2026 · open
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyEngineering Analysis EA26005 · opened Aug 20, 2026 · open
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyRecall Query RQ26001 · opened Jan 16, 2026 · closed Aug 20, 2026
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureEngineering Analysis EA25007 · opened Oct 23, 2025 · open
- Loss of motive power due to engine failurePreliminary Evaluation PE25001 · opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025