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2016 Cadillac CTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2016 Cadillac CTS, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
31
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–25
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2016 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. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 26V329000 Reported 5,014 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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.…

  2. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 25V175000 Reported 934 vehicles potentially affected General Motors, LLC

    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.

    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…

  3. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 19V086000 Reported 26,772 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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.

    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.

  4. Seat heater/cooler (seats)

    NHTSA 18V595000 Reported 52,867 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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.

    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,…

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Cadillac CTS have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,190 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2025 · Steering

“Message "Shift to Park" even though the car is already in Park, preventing shutting down the car.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 16, 2025 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Cadillac CTS (CTS Sedan, CTS Sedan AWD, CTS-V). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–25 mpg
City / Highway14–21 / 21–30
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2/3.6/6.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

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 2016 Cadillac CTS

How do I know if my 2016 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 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 18V595000).

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.