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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2006 Cadillac XLR recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Feb 28, 201111E009000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE. DetailsHide details for campaign 11E009000
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Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 22 |
| Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 11 |
| Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock | 1 | 11 |
| Steering:hydraulic power assist system | 1 | 11 |
| Structure:body:door | 1 | 11 |
| Tires | 1 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control:cruise control | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility:power window devices and controls | 1 | 11 |
| Wheels | 1 | 11 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Driving at steady 45 mph then the rear of the car surged sharply to the left.I gained control but the the service stabletrak warning and the traction control off light came one”
- Power train
“Driving at 45mph then the car surged to the left. I got control then in service stable traction warning and traction control off light appeared”
- Structure:body:door
“2006 cadillac xlr roadster. Consumer writes in regards to defective electric door release buttons. *ld *tr”
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2006 Cadillac XLR recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac XLR have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac XLR. The most recent, 11E009000 (reported February 28, 2011), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Cadillac XLR?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashes and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Cadillac XLR?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Cadillac by VIN
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