Cadillac Escalade Esv recalls and safety
42 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 534 owner complaints
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The Cadillac Escalade Esv has 42 recalls covering 15.9 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (12). The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Esv earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 167 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
42
Most for 2021: 12
Units affected
15.9M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
167
+24.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
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
38 rated versions, model years 2003 to 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · 2WD | ||||
| 2023 | SUV · 4WD | ||||
| 2022 | SUV · 2WD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · 2WD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk | |
| 2020 | SUV · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk | |
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk | |
| 2019 | SUV · RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 20.4% risk |
The 16 newest of 38 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac Escalade Esv, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
167 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine264
- Power train94
- Electrical system82
- Air bags53
- Fuel/propulsion system42
- Service brakes35
- Unknown or other35
- Complaints
- 534
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 33
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac Escalade Esv by component
- Air bags10 · 9.89M units
- Power train6 · 571K units
- Seat belts5 · 636K units
- Electrical system4 · 2.41M units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 43K units
- Suspension3 · 34K units
- Equipment2 · 38K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 1.08M units
Cadillac Escalade Esv recalls
The 25 newest of 42
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Cadillac Escalade Esv recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Cadillac Escalade Esv. 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 Escalade Esv have?
42 recalls cover the Cadillac Escalade Esv, for 15.9 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (10 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade Esv?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 3 stars, with a 21.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac Escalade Esv?
Engine: named in 264 of the 534 safety complaints about the Cadillac Escalade Esv, then power train (94). 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.