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Cadillac CTS-V recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints for the Cadillac CTS-V, covering model years 2004 to 2015. The 2005 and 2011 model years drew the most complaints (7 each), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 27 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (2004–2015)
  • most complaints: 2005, 2011 (7 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 20V038000 (reported Jan 23, 2020)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (3.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (3.7%)

Cadillac CTS-V complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 and 2011 model years share the highest count, 7 complaints each. Next come 2004 (5) and 2006 (3). The fewest are for 2015, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac CTS-V owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2015Column chart of 27 complaints across 12 model years. The highest are 2005, 2011 with 7 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 5 complaints520042005: 7 complaints720052006: 3 complaints320062007: 1 complaint120072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 1 complaint120102011: 7 complaints720112012: 2 complaints220122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 1 complaint12015
Cadillac CTS-V complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac CTS-V complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200451001
200570000
200630000
200710000
201010000
201170000
201220000
201510000
All model years271001

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac CTS-V components

top 12 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (25.9% of all 27), followed by Electrical System (5) and Suspension (5).

Components named most often in Cadillac CTS-V complaints (top 12)
Components named most often in Cadillac CTS-V complaints (top 12)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes725.9%
Electrical System518.5%
Suspension518.5%
Air Bags414.8%
Unknown or Other414.8%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)311.1%
Power Train311.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System27.4%
Steering27.4%
Wheels27.4%
Seat Belts13.7%
Visibility13.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac CTS-V recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CTS-V, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2015. 6 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Cadillac CTS-V recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign2006: 1 campaign2007: 1 campaign2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: no campaigns2013: no campaigns2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V038000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

    Model years 2014–2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture.

    Consequence:
    If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N192279370.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V225000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2004–2007

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.

    Consequence:
    Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac CTS-V questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac CTS-V have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac CTS-V, covering model years 2004 to 2015. The most recent, 20V038000, was reported on January 23, 2020 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Cadillac CTS-V model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 and 2011 model years tie, with 7 complaints each out of 27. The next are 2004 (5) and 2006 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac CTS-V complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 25.9% of all 27. Electrical System (5) and Suspension (5) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac CTS-V?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac CTS-V complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 27 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.