Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac CTS. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- 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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire
- 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.
Brake Pedal Bracket may Fracture
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
- Consequence
- If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.
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Owner complaints (47)
47 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 47 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 40.4% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 17% |
| Suspension | 5 | 10.6% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 8.5% |
| Engine | 4 | 8.5% |
| Steering | 4 | 8.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 8.5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6.4% |
| Equipment | 2 | 4.3% |
How 2015 compares with other CTS years
Best and worst CTS years →| 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 |
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
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 374 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 24 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 / 30 / 24 | $2,800 | 374 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 407 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 419 |
| 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 | 561 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | $5,850 | 638 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2015 CTS for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2015 Cadillac CTS FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac CTS have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V329000 (air bag), 18V595000 (seat), 15V358000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Cadillac CTS problems?
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (19), Service brakes (8), Unknown or other (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Cadillac CTS get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 20 city, 30 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Cadillac CTS get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 drew 47. 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.