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2018 Cadillac CTS recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 20, 202525V175000 | Steering: electric power assist systemA loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V175000
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| Feb 7, 201919V086000 | Steering: electric power assist systemLoss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V086000
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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 38 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 38 |
| Air bags | 1 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 13 |
| Engine | 1 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 13 |
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
“THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.”
- Electrical system
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?”
- Air bags
“The airbag system failed to deploy during a single-vehicle accident in which the car left the service road and struck a tree. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage.”
Other Cadillac CTS model years
- 20190 recalls10 complaints
- 20182 recalls8 complaints
- 20172 recalls27 complaints
- 20164 recalls31 complaints
- 20154 recalls49 complaints
- 20147 recalls146 complaints
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Other Cadillac models
- 2018 Escalade1 recall21 complaints
- 2018 Escalade ESV1 recall15 complaints
- 2018 ATS2 recalls22 complaints
- 2018 XT50 recalls66 complaints
- 2018 XTS1 recall7 complaints
- 2018 CT62 recalls12 complaints
- 2016 SRX2 recalls168 complaints
- 2005 DeVille1 recall95 complaints
- 2011 DTS2 recalls16 complaints
- 2013 Escalade EXT3 recalls1 complaint
- 2009 STS0 recalls15 complaints
- 2023 Lyriq7 recalls24 complaints
2018 Cadillac CTS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac CTS have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Cadillac CTS. The most recent, 25V175000 (reported March 20, 2025), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Cadillac CTS recalls for?
The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Cadillac CTS?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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