2016 Cadillac CTS Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CTS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 26V329000May 21, 20265,014 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Cadillac CTS 2015–2016, SRX 2015–2016, ATS 2015–2016 +3 more

  Reported issue: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

  Possible consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall…

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• 25V175000Mar 20, 2025934 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: Cadillac CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Corvette 2017–2018, Camaro 2017–2018 +1 more

  Reported issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

  Possible consequence: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

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• 19V086000Feb 7, 201926,772 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: Cadillac CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Corvette 2017, Camaro 2017 +1 more

  Reported issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

  Possible consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

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• 18V595000Sep 7, 201852,867 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
  Covers: Cadillac CTS 2014–2016

  Reported issue: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

  Possible consequence: In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

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