2018 Cadillac CTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Cadillac CTS, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Cadillac CTS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Cadillac CTS have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,775 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2026 · Electrical system
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of other”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Cadillac CTS (CTS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–22 / 24–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Cadillac CTS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac CTS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 4 | 313 |
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 224 |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 277 |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 269 |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 217 |
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 175 |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 5 | 167 |
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 3 | 67 |
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 101 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 65 |
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 73 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS | 6 | 146 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS | 3 | 47 |
| 2016 Cadillac CTS | 4 | 31 |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 27 |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 Cadillac CTS | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2018 Cadillac CTS
How do I know if my 2018 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 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 19V086000).
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
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
- STS430 complaints
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.