2013 Cadillac CTS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Cadillac CTS, 4% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac CTS. The contact was driving 15 MPH when another vehicle crashed into her rear. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond. Additionally, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact also stated that she became pinned in the vehicle because the driver's seat collapsed, causing spinal injuries to the contact. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10561336, filed 2014-01, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac CTS
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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