Recalls
6campaigns
2 seat · 2 electrical · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
146filed
Owner reports, 2010–2019 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
23mpg combined
$2,840/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 6-speed automatic
17 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Cadillac CTS. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire
Seats · front assembly · seat heater/cooler
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 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, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
87.8% repairedof 52,867 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module
Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence
- If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.
84.8% repairedof 106,307 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
- Consequence
- A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
95% repairedof 124,007 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Consequence
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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 Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
64.8% repairedof 554,328 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
- Consequence
- If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179.
97.9% repairedof 90,750 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Wiper System may become Inoperable
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
- Consequence
- An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
97.1% repairedof 19,225 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (146)
146 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
0involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 146 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 84 | 57.5% |
| Suspension | 17 | 11.6% |
| Electrical system | 13 | 8.9% |
| Steering | 13 | 8.9% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 8.9% |
| Engine | 9 | 6.2% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4.1% |
| Seats | 5 | 3.4% |
| Tires | 5 | 3.4% |
| Air bags | 4 | 2.7% |
How 2014 compares with other CTS years
Best and worst CTS years →201067
2011101
201265
201373
2014146
201547
201631
201727
20188
201910
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67 | 3 |
| 2011 | 101 | 2 |
| 2012 | 65 | 2 |
| 2013 | 73 | 2 |
| 2014 | 146 | 6 |
| 2015 | 47 | 3 |
| 2016 | 31 | 4 |
| 2017 | 27 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.1%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Cadillac CTS 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
23
mpg combined
20
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 384 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 23 | $2,900 | 384 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 409 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 428 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 431 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 27 / 21 | $3,200 | 422 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 425 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 422 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 431 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 428 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 18 | $4,550 | 480 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 556 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 556 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $5,150 | 556 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $5,850 | 626 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $5,850 | 626 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $5,850 | 626 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Cadillac CTS FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac CTS have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 18V595000 (seat), 14V614000 (electrical), 14V446000 (seat), 14V394000 (electrical), 14V338000 (power train), 14V253000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Cadillac CTS problems?
Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (84), Suspension (17), Electrical system (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Cadillac CTS get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 20 city, 29 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Cadillac CTS get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Cadillac CTS 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (10.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 CTS compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Cadillac CTS model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 2014 the most (146). The 2014 drew 146. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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