Cadillac ELR Recalls (2014-2014)
The Cadillac ELR has been the subject of 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2014 model years. They cluster mostly around the seats and electronic stability control (esc).
The Cadillac ELR scores 93 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 2 campaigns span 1 model year of the Cadillac ELR. The single largest affected 124,007 vehicles, over seats. 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 ELR 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 ELR 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 ELR 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
2014 Cadillac ELR Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2014 Cadillac ELR, involving the seats and electronic stability control (esc).
Every Cadillac ELR recall in detail
Seats
- Affected years
- 2014 Cadillac ELR
- Vehicles in this recall
- 124,007
- Reported
- Jul 23, 2014
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2014
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V446000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Affected years
- 2014 Cadillac ELR
- Vehicles in this recall
- 656
- Reported
- Mar 27, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2014
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, preventing the system from alerting the driver that the ESC system is partially or fully disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the driver is not alerted to an ESC malfunction they may continue driving with a disabled ESC system which may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14087.
NHTSA campaign number 14V144000.
Common questions about Cadillac ELR recalls
- Does the Cadillac ELR have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on record for the Cadillac ELR across the 2014 model years. The most common areas are the seats and electronic stability control (esc).
- How many times has the Cadillac ELR been recalled?
- The Cadillac ELR has 2 recall campaigns from the 2014 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 ELR recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the seats, affecting 124,007 vehicles. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
- Which Cadillac ELR model year has the most recalls?
- The 2014 Cadillac ELR has the most, with 2 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 ELR 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.