8 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Cadillac CT6, across model years 2016–2020. Every recall repair is free at any Cadillac dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your CT6 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Cadillac CT6 model years, the 2019 has the most recalls (4); the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (26).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Cadillac CT6 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 2 | 26 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 |
| 2019 | 4 | 17 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
General Motors recalls 2020 Cadillac CT4s with 10-speed transmission for potential wheel lock-up during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software update.
General Motors recalls 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with excessively bright park/position lights that may cause crashes. Owners must have dealers install free headlight harnesses by November 2021.
General Motors recalls 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with potential brake system failure. If ESC and ABS systems malfunction, drivers may not be aware, increasing crash risk. Free reprogramming available.
General Motors recalls 2020 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with specific wheels for faulty tire pressure warning system, risking handling issues and crashes without low pressure alerts.
General Motors recalls 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles with turn signals that don't automatically deactivate, risking crashes due to miscommunication with pedestrians and other drivers.
When the Cadillac CT6 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the Cadillac CT6; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Cadillac CT6 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Cadillac CT6, covering model years 2016–2020. The most recent was issued Jun 3, 2025 (Power Train).
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Exterior Lighting (2), Seat Belts (2), Power Train (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Cadillac dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Cadillac to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Cadillac dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.