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recalls
The Cadillac CTS-V has 2 recalls covering 7,773 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (1). The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2015: 1
Units affected
7,773
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2019
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
7 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2019
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · RWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk | |
| 2015 | 2 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk | |
| 2014 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk | |
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 10.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac CTS-V, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes7
- Electrical system5
- Suspension5
- Air bags4
- Unknown or other4
- Electronic stability control (esc)3
- Power train3
- Complaints
- 27
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac CTS-V by component
- Power train1 · 2,866 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 4,907 units
Cadillac CTS-V recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2020 | Cadillac CTS-V (2014-2015): Power trainNo. 20V038000 | Crash risk | 2,866 |
| Apr 15, 2015 | Cadillac CTS-V (2004-2007): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 15V225000 | Crash risk | 4,907 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 Cadillac CTS-V recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 Cadillac CTS-V. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS-V have?
2 recalls cover the Cadillac CTS-V, for 7,773 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V?
4 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 10.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac CTS-V?
Service brakes: named in 7 of the 27 safety complaints about the Cadillac CTS-V, then electrical system (5). One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.