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2015 Cadillac CTS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: May 21, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	May 21, 2026	26V329000
Power train	1	Jan 23, 2020	20V038000
Seats	1	Sep 7, 2018	18V595000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jun 9, 2015	15V358000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 21, 2026Latest campaign


May 21, 202626V329000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V329000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Cts Campaign NHTSA 26V329000 · May 21, 2026
Jan 23, 202020V038000	Power train: driveline differential unit If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V038000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture. Risk If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N192279370. Filed under Cts-V Campaign NHTSA 20V038000 · Jan 23, 2020
Sep 7, 201818V595000	Seats: front assembly seat heater/cooler In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V595000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Cts Campaign NHTSA 18V595000 · Sep 7, 2018
Jun 9, 201515V358000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V358000 What's wrong 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. Filed under Cts Campaign NHTSA 15V358000 · Jun 9, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cts, Cts-V. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Power train	20	41	0	0
Unknown or other	8	16	0	0
Service brakes	8	16	2	0
Suspension	5	10	0	0
Electrical system	5	10	0	1
Steering	4	8	0	0
Engine	4	8	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	8	2	0
Wheels	3	6	0	0
Equipment	2	4	0	0
Air bags	1	2	0	0
Hydraulic	1	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0	0
Tires	1	2	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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, merged from NHTSA model names CTS, CTS-V.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Service Vehicle Soon" was displayed.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769277
Steering
“Dash board message power steering service message hard to steer traction assist light is on.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760517
Suspension
“The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle.”
Filed 07/25/2025 · ODI 11676097

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2015 Cadillac CTS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac CTS have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac CTS. The most recent, 26V329000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Cadillac CTS?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Cadillac CTS?

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.

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