NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Complaints

14,837

Active records

Recalls

227

Active records

TSBs

12,226

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

61

Injuries

1,026

Crashes

1,002

Fires

358

Top reported issues — Cadillac

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

3,995

Operating state

3,906

Reporting mechanism

2,280

Lighting behavior

2,026

Engine behavior

1,700

Safety restraint issue

1,587

Braking behavior

1,370

Fluid issue

1,307

Noise

1,244

Driver assistance issue

1,168

Performance issue

943

Thermal issue

864

Steering behavior

786

Vibration/harshness

778

Safety restraint behavior

737

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

695

Electrical issue

597

Access/entry issue

595

Infotainment behavior

458

Starting behavior

366

Ride/handling behavior

327

Powering on/off behavior

275

Smell

241

Recent change

179

HVAC behavior

176

Wiper/washer behavior

68

Communication/network issue

45

Electrified system issue

19

Charging behavior

4

Most-reported Cadillac models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

SRX

3,259

2

DeVille

2,539

3

CTS

2,239

4

Escalade

1,654

5

Seville

776

6

DTS

525

7

Escalade ESV

483

8

Catera

468

9

STS

430

10

Eldorado

427

11

ATS

381

12

XT5

294

13

XTS

224

14

LYRIQ

153

15

Fleetwood

130

Browse all Cadillac models

All Cadillac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

60 SpecialAllanteATSBroughamCateraCommercial ChassisCT4CT5CT6CTSDeVilleDTSEldoradoELREscaladeEscalade ESVEscalade EXTESCALADE IQFleetwoodLYRIQOPTIQSevilleSRXSTSXLRXT4XT5XT6XTS

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Engine stopped running while driving without any prior notifications, lights, or warnings. Car was stationary in the roadway while my wife tried repeatedly to restart the engine. After several tries the engine started and ran long enough to pull car off roadway. Car was inspected last year and procedures per recall notice where performed and was then deemed safe and reliable. Recall corrections did not fix the problem.

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


2026 CADILLAC ESCALATE WITH 4900 STARTED KNOCKING TOOK TO DEALER TOLD ME IT HAD SPUN A MAIN BEARING REPLACED ENGINE NOW NEW ENGINE SOUNDS THE SAME TAKING BACK TO DEALER

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


While driving my 2026 Cadillac Escalade with approximately 15,000 miles, I experienced a sudden loss of engine power. I was able to safely move the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road. The vehicle would not continue operating and required towing. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle with a catastrophic internal engine failure requiring complete engine replacement. The engine is the 6.2L V8. There were no prior indications that the engine was about to fail.

2017 CADILLAC XT5

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I purchased the car on XXX. The car has been returned to the service department within the first 3 days. Sold to me without getting fully inspected. Service department did put new brakes and rotors on and I was told (no paperwork given to me) an oil change was done. On XXX in traffic on a dangerous highway, the car cut off. The car was not able to be jumped with AAA, was towed to [XXX]/GMC Service department. I was told by the Asst Svc Manager, on XXX the Tech told him My car was the starter.…

2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 21, 2026


On June 14, 2026, while driving approximately 70 mph on a Michigan freeway, the 6.2L V8 engine began shaking violently. The vehicle lost oil pressure, warning messages appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle completely lost propulsion and shut down while still in motion. My spouse and child were inside the vehicle. The sudden loss of power at highway speed created a serious risk of a collision, although I was able to bring the vehicle to safety. No collision, bodily injury, fire, or…

2027 CADILLAC VISTIQ

Filed Jul 20, 2026


When the sun is out, there is a reflection off of the dash that appears on the window interfering with your forward vision.

2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Failed the inspection in texas. No details.

2017 CADILLAC XT5

Filed Jul 19, 2026


My passenger side, dashboard bowls up in the heat and doesn’t seat properly. My fear for safety is that if I’m in an accident that airbag will not come out due to the dash bubbling because of the defect.. It seems to be an only problem with the platinum editions of the Cadillac XT5’s. There’s no warning lamps and it has not been inspected.

2022 CADILLAC CT5

Filed Jul 19, 2026


The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed. The dealership even told me this happens often. I have to climb through my passenger door to get in the driver seat. I am a single woman and do not feel safe unless I’m in a busy parking lot bc I could easily get mugged while not being able to safely enter my vehicle fast enough.

2025 CADILLAC OPTIQ

Filed Jul 19, 2026


Crash

Car was t- boned at Intersection on right side. Front passenger sustained bruising but did not require hospitalization. Side airbag did not deploy.

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.