Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Cadillac CTS has 2 recalls, 8 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
8
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V086000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The ele...
25V175000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The e...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It ... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? F... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The airbag system failed to deploy during a single-vehicle accident in which the car left the servic... |
| May 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding a known issue with th... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Rear differential failure confirmed by the dealer at 41,000 miles. Told not to drive it as rear whee... |
| Mar 23, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 CADILLAC CTS BETWEEN 50-60MPH AND I LIGHTLY TAPPED ON THE GAS AND THE CAR STAR... |
| Jul 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CUE DISPLAY PANEL SUDDENLY HAS STRANGE WEB-LIKE DEFECTS IN RIGHT SIDE OF PANEL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MOS... |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CADILLAC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS EXCEED AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION EYE SAFETY RE... |