Cadillac recalls and safety
277 recalls since 1968 · 15,305 owner complaints since 1995
277
vehicle recalls since 1968
277
vehicle recalls since 1968
Cadillac has had 277 vehicle recalls since 1968, covering 50.4 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 10 recalls for 763,695 vehicles, up 25.0% from 2024. The Cadillac Escalade has the most recalls (52). Owners filed 829 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
10
+25.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
9
101K units
All recalls
277
Since 1968
Units affected
50.4M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
3
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
829
+2.1% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Cadillac vehicle recalls each year since 1968, and the vehicles they covered
Cadillac models
53 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade | 52 | 23.0M | 1,716 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Escalade Esv | 42 | 15.9M | 534 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Seville | 31 | 3.09M | 801 | - |
| Deville | 30 | 7.92M | 2,727 | - |
| Eldorado | 28 | 3.07M | 206 | - |
| CTS | 27 | 4.89M | 2,218 | ★ 2011-2019 |
| SRX | 24 | 2.40M | 3,262 | ★ 2011-2016 |
| Fleetwood | 20 | 3.06M | 173 | - |
| Brougham | 18 | 2.57M | 49 | - |
| Escalade Ext | 16 | 12.1M | 92 | ★ 2011-2013 |
| XT5 | 15 | 159K | 307 | ★ 2017-2026 |
| XT6 | 12 | 310K | 106 | ★ 2020-2025 |
| Ats | 11 | 469K | 381 | ★ 2013-2018 |
| Lyriq | 11 | 80K | 137 | ★ 2024-2026 |
| XTS | 10 | 508K | 225 | ★ 2013-2019 |
| Cadillac | 8 | 3.92M | 109 | - |
| XT4 | 8 | 242K | 107 | ★ 2019-2025 |
| CT6 | 8 | 592K | 65 | - |
| Cimarron | 8 | 2.43M | 14 | - |
| STS | 7 | 334K | 430 | ★ 2011 |
| Limousine | 7 | 1.34M | 5 | - |
| DTS | 6 | 5.39M | 527 | ★ 2011 |
| CT5 | 6 | 1.16M | 109 | ★ 2020-2026 |
| CT4 | 5 | 1.15M | 34 | - |
| XLR | 4 | 75K | 80 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 53. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Cadillac recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Cadillac recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic32 · 4.98M units
- Air bags25 · 10.6M units
- Power train24 · 1.94M units
- Fuel system, gasoline21 · 1.59M units
- Seat belts21 · 4.26M units
- Electrical system19 · 6.20M units
- Steering19 · 2.01M units
- Equipment18 · 1.88M units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Cadillac owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
829 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Electrical system2,506
- Exterior lighting2,161
- Engine1,683
- Power train1,641
- Air bags1,522
- Engine and engine cooling1,236
- Steering1,053
- Complaints
- 15,305
- Crashes reported
- 1,011
- Fires reported
- 366
- People injured
- 1,032
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Cadillac recalls
The newest of 277. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Cadillac have in 2025?
10 Cadillac vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 763,695 vehicles, compared with 8 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 9 so far.
Which Cadillac models have the most recalls?
The Escalade (52), the Escalade Esv (42) and the Seville (31) have the most recalls since 1968. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Cadillac recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 32 of the 277 Cadillac recalls, followed by air bags (25).
What do Cadillac owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 2,506 of the 15,305 safety complaints Cadillac owners filed since 1995, then exterior lighting (2,161). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Cadillac?
Yes: 3 Cadillac recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from May 7, 2026: Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban and 5 more (2015-2026): Power train.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.