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recalls
The Cadillac DTS has 6 recalls covering 5.39 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2006: 4
Units affected
5.39M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
+200.0% vs 12 months before
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
1 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 11.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac DTS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system177
- Exterior lighting102
- Engine80
- Steering56
- Air bags34
- Seats27
- Service brakes23
- Complaints
- 527
- Crashes reported
- 37
- Fires reported
- 21
- People injured
- 46
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac DTS by component
- Electrical system4 · 5.38M units
- Equipment1 · 126 units
- Steering1 · 13K units
Cadillac DTS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2014 | Buick Lacrosse, Lucerne; Cadillac Deville, DTS and 2 more (2000-2014): Electrical systemNo. 14V355000 | Crash risk | 3,141,731 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS (2010-2011): Electrical systemNo. 10V553000 | Fire | 13,780 |
| Jun 4, 2010 | Buick Enclave, Lucerne; Cadillac CTS, DTS and 14 more (2006-2009): Electrical systemNo. 10V240000 | Fire | 1,365,070 |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Cadillac DTS (2010): EquipmentNo. 09V480000 | Crash risk | 126 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | Buick Enclave, Lucerne; Cadillac DTS, Escalade and 12 more (2006-2008): Electrical systemNo. 08V441000 | Fire | 857,735 |
| Apr 5, 2006 | Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS (2006): SteeringNo. 06V105000 | Fire | 12,862 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Cadillac DTS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2014 Cadillac DTS. 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 DTS have?
6 recalls cover the Cadillac DTS, for 5.39 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac DTS?
Electrical system: named in 177 of the 527 safety complaints about the Cadillac DTS, then exterior lighting (102). 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.