2002 Cadillac Sls Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Cadillac Sls, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Cadillac Sls. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Cadillac Sls have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When slowing at about 20 MPH to 3 MPH the vehicle just dies. No power steering or brakes, all electrical in the vehicle stops working. The vehicle will start again once stopped, placed in park often h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2014 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac sls.the contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that once he was able to restart”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2014 · Electrical system
Compare Cadillac Sls model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Sls model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cadillac Sls | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 Cadillac Sls | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 Cadillac Sls | 0 | 10 |
| 2004 Cadillac Sls | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 Cadillac Sls
How do I know if my 2002 Cadillac Sls 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.
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.
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.
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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.