NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Cadillac CTS; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 48 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #8 for number of recalls.
Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 26V329000 · 21 May 2026
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Risk: In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 15V358000 · 09 Jun 2015
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Risk: If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train18 · 45%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Service brakes7 · 18%
Suspension4 · 10%
Engine4 · 10%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Equipment2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
20183
20195
20207
20215
202211
20231
20244
20253
20261
From owner complaints
In about mid November 2021 a grinding noise became noticeable from the rear of my car and quickly became louder. From experience, I thought it was probably bearing failure. The car was parked at that time and has not been driven since. Today is 12/20/21, so the car has been out of service for one and a half months at…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to stop, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal became very difficult to depress. The failure almost caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The vehicle was turned off and…
Cue screen begins shaking and touch screen does not work. This screen controls heating, air conditioning, radio, navigation, phone, settings. I had it replaced at 26,053 miles while still under warranty, and at 63,000 miles, out of warranty, it is doing the same thing.
Florida resident, but a spend summer in wyoming. I leave my 2 cars in my florida garage for the summer. Garage is not a/c so it gets hot. This year when i returned, i noticed my cadillac cue system was not responding when i touched the screen. The cue system controls almost all functions of the car. The cue system…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.