NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

Complaints

14,733

Active records

Recalls

226

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

57

Injuries

1,020

Crashes

998

Fires

358

Top reported issues — Cadillac

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

3,971

Operating state

3,872

Reporting mechanism

2,272

Lighting behavior

2,021

Engine behavior

1,674

Safety restraint issue

1,580

Braking behavior

1,360

Fluid issue

1,300

Noise

1,233

Driver assistance issue

1,164

Performance issue

920

Thermal issue

856

Steering behavior

785

Vibration/harshness

773

Safety restraint behavior

733

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

681

Electrical issue

596

Access/entry issue

592

Infotainment behavior

457

Starting behavior

365

Ride/handling behavior

326

Powering on/off behavior

268

Smell

240

HVAC behavior

175

Recent change

174

Wiper/washer behavior

68

Communication/network issue

45

Electrified system issue

16

Charging behavior

3

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

3,253

2

DeVille

2,539

3

CTS

2,236

4

Escalade

1,625

5

Seville

776

6

DTS

525

7

Catera

468

8

Escalade ESV

465

9

STS

430

10

Eldorado

427

11

ATS

379

12

XT5

285

13

XTS

223

14

LYRIQ

149

15

Fleetwood

131

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.

2014 CADILLAC ATS

Filed May 28, 2026


service rear view camera message on randomly and then the camera goes blank. Independent service center diagnostic scan reported: FAULT B127B Rearview camera input signal circuit missing reference (Symptom 2B) - History DTC.

2023 CADILLAC XT5

Filed May 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer received various diagnostic codes all related to the brake master cylinder. The contact was given a loaner vehicle and the dealer replaced both the brake master cylinder and the vehicle's battery. Despite the dealers repair, the contact refused to take possession of the vehicle…

2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

Filed May 27, 2026


Just got the call from the dealership BAYWAY Cadillac of The Woodlands that the L87 V-8 engine recall failed inspection and the engine will need to be replaced.

2014 CADILLAC SRX

Filed May 27, 2026


At lower speeds, especially after coasting, my car will lag for a few seconds before jerking forward. Also today I was coasting going about 25 mph and tried to accelerate and I pushed the pedal down and it wasn’t doing anything for several seconds then decided to start speeding up. No warning lights have come on. This has been happening for a bit but today was the first time I was concerned for my safety as I was out on a major highway

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed May 27, 2026


The driver-side headlight on my 2025 Cadillac Escalade failed while the vehicle was still under factory warranty. This is a critical safety component that significantly reduces nighttime visibility and creates a safety risk for both myself and other drivers on the road. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized GM/Cadillac service center, and the failure was confirmed. The warranty repair was approved; however, the replacement part has been placed on national backorder with no reasonable…

2026 CADILLAC LYRIQ

Filed May 27, 2026


My Cadillac Lyriq 1GYXPZRL1TZ601181 Has dents on the passenger roof rail. There are three dents one above the front door and 2 on the rear door. I discovered the dents on May 17, 2026 and I showed my local dealer on May 18, 2026. I have not been in a hail storm. My dealer said I need to file an insurance claim. Upon further research I have discovered that other owners have reported the same mysterious roof rail dents.

2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Filed May 27, 2026


On XXX, I was driving my 2025 Cadillac Escalade (6.2L engine) on [XXX] , at 55 mph in a construction zone. The right lane had a cement barrier one foot from the yellow line, eliminating any shoulder, and the left side had only a narrow berm before the median. Without any prior warning, I heard a loud “pop” and felt a jolt. Immediately, the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle went silent, and it began to coast. A message appeared instructing me to press “start” to start the vehicle. The…

2022 CADILLAC CT5

Filed May 27, 2026


My driver side door is unable to open due to the pressure pad. This is a known problem to Cadillac. I have already had to have 2 door handles replaced on the passenger side. It is unsafe to not be able to enter the driver seat of your vehicle in an emergency.

2017 CADILLAC ATS

Filed May 26, 2026


Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8L90 transmission from GM is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.

2020 CADILLAC CT5

Filed May 26, 2026


While driving my 2020 Cadillac CT5 at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden and dangerous total loss of motive power. The transmission completely failed without warning, creating an immediate, severe safety hazard as I was forced to navigate across multiple active lanes of high-speed highway traffic without acceleration.The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership. The technician's diagnostic inspection confirmed that the internal transmission pump drive gear completely…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.