7
recalls
The Cadillac STS has 7 recalls covering 333,677 vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2006: 4
Units affected
334K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
-33.3% 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
7 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 10.1% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac STS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags102
- Electrical system83
- Engine51
- Power train43
- Fuel/propulsion system33
- Engine and engine cooling32
- Electronic stability control (esc)26
- Complaints
- 430
- Crashes reported
- 48
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 35
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac STS by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 27K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 4,586 units
- Power train1 · 276K units
- Steering1 · 1,284 units
- Suspension1 · 23K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,327 units
Cadillac STS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2014 | Cadillac CTS, STS (2004-2007): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 14V542000 | Fire | 10,005 |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Cadillac STS (2008): Exterior lightingNo. 08V108000 | Crash risk | 4,586 |
| Dec 20, 2007 | Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS; Pontiac Solstice and 1 more (2005-2007): Power trainNo. 07V589000 | Crash risk | 275,936 |
| Apr 20, 2006 | Cadillac SRX, STS (2005): SuspensionNo. 06V125000 | Crash risk | 23,077 |
| Jan 25, 2006 | Cadillac CTS, STS (2005-2006): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 06V020000 | Crash risk | 17,462 |
| Jan 13, 2006 | Cadillac STS (2006): Vehicle speed controlNo. 06V007000 | Crash risk | 1,327 |
| Oct 29, 1999 | Buick Lesabre; Cadillac Eldorado, Seville, SLS and 1 more (2000): SteeringNo. 99V301000 | Crash risk | 1,284 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2008 Cadillac STS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2008 Cadillac STS. 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 STS have?
7 recalls cover the Cadillac STS, for 333,677 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac STS?
Air bags: named in 102 of the 430 safety complaints about the Cadillac STS, then electrical system (83). 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.