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2013 Cadillac CTS Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
15%of 73 total for the year
Median mileage
56,226miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Cadillac CTS, 15% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,226 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving along highway 70 downtown st louis when all the sudden all 4 ceiling/curtain airbags went off only, no other airbags deployed, just the ones stated. I pulled the vehicle off the highway. I was able to drive the vehicle back to my house where it remains. This incident happened on the evening of october 19, 2019. I just purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago. The dealership is closed on sundays where I purchsed it. There is no body damage to the vehicle, like I said the airbags just went off for no reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11269767, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles

“Takata, service air bag is on across stereo console & light on dash. It came on within last 4 weeks while driving & after a bump in road. Won't go off. Deeply concerned. Also driver power seat module doesn't work to raise not great for someone short.”

NHTSA complaint #11217452, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles

“Air bag light has came on. While vehicle was in motion driving on the highway the passenger rear window came down on it's own and would not roll back up. My car only have 60,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10896419, filed 2016-08, 60,000 miles

“I noticed that on the dash a message that service is needed on one of the airbags. I then scheduled appointment to have the problem corrected. I was informed by the dealership’ service department that I need a passenger airbag replacement on the passenger side of the car, and they also informed me that GM no longer manufactures the airbag that I need. I was not given any assistance on how to replace this safety feature in the car, nor was I notified by the manufacturer that airbag was discontinued.”

NHTSA complaint #11632917, filed 2024-12

“Over 1 year ago (july 2016) I was notified of a safety recall of airbag inflators can degrade in hot humid areas. I live in texas where it's currently over 105 degrees. The notification states I will be notified when parts are available. Now I see a year later there is no remedy for this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11012048, filed 2017-08

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018113%
201727%
201626%
201512%
201443%
20131115%
201269%
20112323%
20101624%
2009138%
2008127%
20076429%
20068732%
20057427%
20042612%
20033612%

Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac CTS

Electrical system
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac CTS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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