Model year
2014 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 146 complaints for the 2014 Cadillac CTS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under CTS-V. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (75), SUSPENSION (15), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 313 complaints
- 2004 224 complaints
- 2005 277 complaints
- 2006 269 complaints
- 2007 217 complaints
- 2008 175 complaints
- 2009 167 complaints
- 2010 67 complaints
- 2011 101 complaints
- 2012 65 complaints
- 2013 73 complaints
- 2014 146 complaints
- 2015 49 complaints
- 2016 31 complaints
- 2017 27 complaints
- 2018 8 complaints
- 2019 10 complaints
Recalls
18V595000 · Sep 7, 2018
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
14V614000 · Oct 1, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In…
14V446000 · Jul 23, 2014
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the…
14V394000 · Jul 2, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM)…
14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may…
14V253000 · May 15, 2014
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow,…
Complaints
146 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CTS-V | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SW RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | — |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.103 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Sedan AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon AWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS Wagon · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| CTS Sedan AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CTS Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| CTS · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| CTS V · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| CTS · 6.2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2014 Cadillac CTS at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.