Cadillac CT4 Recalls (2020-2023)
The Cadillac CT4 has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2020 to 2023 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags, power train, and exterior lighting.
The Cadillac CT4 scores 63 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 20% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 4 model years of the Cadillac CT4. The single largest affected 740,108 vehicles, over exterior lighting. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common CT4 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Cadillac CT4 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Cadillac CT4 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Cadillac CT4 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2023 Cadillac CT4 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 Cadillac CT4, involving the exterior lighting.
2022 Cadillac CT4 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Cadillac CT4, involving the exterior lighting and air bags.
2021 Cadillac CT4 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2021 Cadillac CT4, involving the air bags, power train, and exterior lighting.
2020 Cadillac CT4 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2020 Cadillac CT4, involving the power train, exterior lighting, and air bags.
Every Cadillac CT4 recall in detail
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 90,081
- Reported
- Mar 6, 2025
- Owners notified
- Apr 7, 2025
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
NHTSA campaign number 25V148000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 740,108
- Reported
- Dec 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2023
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
NHTSA campaign number 22V903000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 34,157
- Reported
- Aug 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.
NHTSA campaign number 21V611000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2021 Cadillac CT4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 285,622
- Reported
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
NHTSA campaign number 21V421000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2020 Cadillac CT4
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,677
- Reported
- Sep 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 9, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
Risk: If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.
NHTSA campaign number 20V588000.
Common questions about Cadillac CT4 recalls
- Does the Cadillac CT4 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Cadillac CT4 across the 2020 to 2023 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, power train, and exterior lighting.
- How many times has the Cadillac CT4 been recalled?
- The Cadillac CT4 has 5 recall campaigns from the 2020 to 2023 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Cadillac CT4 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the exterior lighting, affecting 740,108 vehicles. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Cadillac CT4 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Cadillac CT4 has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Cadillac CT4 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.