Model year
2016 Cadillac ELR
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2016 Cadillac ELR (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (4), AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER (1), SEATS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 30–32 mpg combined and 39–43 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,550–$2,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR · 1.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 31 | 33 | 32 | 39.0 | 340 | $2,550 |
| ELR Sport · 1.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 28 | 33 | 30 | 43.0 | 320 | $2,750 |
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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 2016 Cadillac ELR at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.