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2010 Cadillac CTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2010 Cadillac CTS, and owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
67
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V394000 Reported 554,328 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact…

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 11V089000 Reported 44,147 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard.…

    Remedy: Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 10V414000 Reported 20,224 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts all wheel drive and cts-v vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the glove compartment assembly and, in some vehicles modify the instrument panel structure. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may…

67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Cadillac CTS have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,014 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 18 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“All of a sudden when I started my car, the lights flickered constantly, the power steering failed, and it blew my starter and fairly new battery. I was so scared; I thought it was going to catch on fi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2025 · Exterior lighting

“Airbag warning light and Service Air Bag on dash. Code B0087-00 Left Rear SIS. Replaced sensor, still getting warning. Sensor is in LR door. Research revealed possible known issue with bending fatigue”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2024 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2010 Cadillac CTS (CTS AWD, CTS Wagon, CTS Wagon AWD, CTS-V). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–22 mpg
City / Highway12–18 / 18–27
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/3.6/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Cadillac CTS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac CTS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Cadillac CTS4313
2004 Cadillac CTS6224
2005 Cadillac CTS6277
2006 Cadillac CTS6269
2007 Cadillac CTS6217
2008 Cadillac CTS2175
2009 Cadillac CTS5167
2010 Cadillac CTS367
2011 Cadillac CTS2101
2012 Cadillac CTS265
2013 Cadillac CTS273
2014 Cadillac CTS6146
2015 Cadillac CTS347
2016 Cadillac CTS431
2017 Cadillac CTS227
2018 Cadillac CTS28
2019 Cadillac CTS010

Checking a specific 2010 Cadillac CTS

How do I know if my 2010 Cadillac CTS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2010 Cadillac CTS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V414000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Cadillac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.