2015 Cadillac CTS recalls (4)

Every 2015 Cadillac CTS recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Air Bags · NHTSA 26V329000

  May 21, 2026Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

  Risk

  An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 20V038000

  Jan 23, 2020Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture.

  Risk

  If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N192279370.

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• Seats · NHTSA 18V595000

  Jul 9, 2018Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

  Risk

  In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 15V358000

  Sep 6, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

  Risk

  If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

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2015 Cadillac CTS complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac CTS, reporting 2 crashes, 2 fires. Cadillac has issued at least 1,781 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train20
• Unknown Or Other8
• Service Brakes7
• Electrical System5
• Suspension5
• Engine4

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (821)
• Electrical System (451)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (261)
• Engine (212)
• Power Train (178)
• Unknown Or Other (132)

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Other Cadillac CTS model years

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