Cadillac Recalls (2010-2026)
Cadillac has 126 recall campaigns on record across 20 models and the 2010 to 2026 model years. Most involve the air bags, power train, and electrical system.
Cadillac scores 45 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 30 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.
In total, NHTSA lists 126 Cadillac recall campaigns across 20 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 3,640,162 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.
A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Cadillac model out so you can see which ones drive the count.
Cadillac recalls by year
Cadillac recalls by affected system
How Cadillac compares
Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Cadillac is highlighted.
| Rank | Make | Score | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Honda | C 48 | 167 |
| #28 | Volkswagen | C 47 | 187 |
| #29 | Dodge | C 46 | 145 |
| #30 | Cadillac | C 45 | 126 |
| #31 | Chrysler | C 45 | 94 |
| #32 | Acura | C 45 | 69 |
| #33 | Pontiac | C 45 | 13 |
All Cadillac models
| Model | Score | Recalls | Largest recall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade | F 18 | 40 | 3,640,162 | 2010-2026 |
| Escalade ESV | F 15 | 34 | 3,640,162 | 2010-2026 |
| XT5 | C 49 | 15 | 95,231 | 2017-2025 |
| CTS | A 81 | 14 | 554,328 | 2010-2018 |
| SRX | D 35 | 13 | 414,333 | 2010-2016 |
| Lyriq | F 16 | 12 | 41,376 | 2023-2026 |
| XT6 | B 64 | 12 | 194,105 | 2020-2025 |
| ATS | A 81 | 10 | 124,007 | 2013-2018 |
| XTS | B 78 | 9 | 210,628 | 2013-2019 |
| CT6 | A 88 | 8 | 463,995 | 2016-2020 |
| XT4 | A 82 | 8 | 194,105 | 2019-2025 |
| Escalade EXT | D 37 | 7 | 2,641,272 | 2010-2013 |
| CT5 | B 73 | 6 | 740,108 | 2020-2026 |
| CT4 | B 63 | 5 | 740,108 | 2020-2023 |
| Vistiq | B 67 | 3 | 5,861 | 2026 |
| DTS | C 41 | 2 | 3,141,731 | 2010-2011 |
| ELR | A 93 | 2 | 124,007 | 2014 |
| Optiq | C 41 | 2 | 22,914 | 2025-2026 |
| Escalade IQ | A 94 | 1 | 5,861 | 2026 |
| Escalade IQL | A 94 | 1 | 5,861 | 2026 |
Recent Cadillac recalls
- Escalade ESV
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been …
- Escalade ESV
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel …
- Enclave
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV…
- Escalade ESV
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmissi…
- Lyriq
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
- Vistiq
General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Vistiq electric vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, …
- Optiq
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may ex…
- Escalade
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel …
Common questions about Cadillac recalls
- How many recalls does Cadillac have?
- NHTSA has 126 Cadillac recall campaigns on record across 20 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, power train, and electrical system.
- Which Cadillac has the most recalls?
- The Cadillac Escalade has the most recall campaigns of any Cadillac model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
- Is Cadillac reliable when it comes to recalls?
- Cadillac scores 45 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 30 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
- How do I check a Cadillac for recalls?
- Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Cadillac. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Recalls for other makes
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.