Model year
2015 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 49 complaints for the 2015 Cadillac CTS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under CTS-V. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (16), SERVICE BRAKES (8), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$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
26V329000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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.
15V358000 · Jun 9, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Complaints
49 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 2, injury field 0, 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 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS-V 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
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 · 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 |
| CTS Sedan · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CTS Sedan · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CTS Sedan AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CTS Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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