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Cadillac ELR recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints for the Cadillac ELR, covering model years 2014 to 2016. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (17), and Electrical System 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
  • 21 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2014–2016)
  • most complaints: 2014 (17 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (6 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V446000 (reported Jul 23, 2014)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (4.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (4.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Cadillac ELR complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 17 of 21, or 81.0%. Next come 2016 (4).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac ELR owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2014–2016Column chart of 21 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2014 with 17. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2014: 17 complaints1720142015: 0 complaints20152016: 4 complaints42016
Cadillac ELR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac ELR complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2014171010
201640000
All model years211010

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

Most-reported Cadillac ELR components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (28.6% of all 21), followed by Air Bags (5) and Fuel/Propulsion System (2). Another 6 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Cadillac ELR complaints (top 11)
Components named most often in Cadillac ELR complaints (top 11)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System628.6%
Unknown or Other628.6%
Air Bags523.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System29.5%
Power Train29.5%
Service Brakes29.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance14.8%
Seats14.8%
Steering14.8%
Visibility/Wiper14.8%
Wheels14.8%

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 ELR recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name ELR, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2014.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Cadillac ELR recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V446000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2014

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V144000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model year 2014

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.

    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 ELR questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac ELR have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac ELR, covering model years 2014 to 2016. The most recent, 14V446000, was reported on July 23, 2014 and is filed under “Seats”.

Which Cadillac ELR model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 17 of the 21 complaints in NHTSA’s file (81.0%). The next is 2016 (4). 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 ELR complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 28.6% of all 21. Air Bags (5) and Fuel/Propulsion System (2) 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 ELR?

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 ELR complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 21 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 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.