Model year 2015 · Midsize Cars

2015 Cadillac CTS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Cadillac CTS at 14–24 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

14–24

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CTS-V.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Cadillac CTS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Cadillac CTS, newest first.

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module

NHTSA 26V329000 Reported May 21, 2026

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N262555870)
Units affected: 5,014 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Differential unit

NHTSA 20V038000 Reported Jan 23, 2020

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N192279370)
Units affected: 2,866 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Seat heater/cooler

NHTSA 18V595000 Reported Sep 7, 2018

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18286)
Units affected: 52,867 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Risk: In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Pedals and linkages

NHTSA 15V358000 Reported Jun 9, 2015

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 15352)
Units affected: 2,163 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Risk: If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Cadillac CTS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Cadillac CTS EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
CTS	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/19/16 mpg	$5,150	561
CTS	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	12/18/14 mpg	$5,850	638
CTS Sedan	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/30/24 mpg	$2,800	374
CTS Sedan	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/18 mpg	$4,550	480
CTS Sedan	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/28/22 mpg	$3,050	407
CTS Sedan AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/27/22 mpg	$3,050	404
CTS Sedan AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/26/21 mpg	$3,200	419

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Cadillac CTS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Cadillac CTS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	10.1%	Optional
2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	10.1%	Optional
2015 Cadillac CTS-V 2 DR RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	10.1%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Cadillac CTS owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac CTS, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Cadillac CTS complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	16
Service brakes	8
Unknown or other	8
Electrical system	5
Suspension	5
Engine	4
Power train: Driveline: Differential unit	4
Steering	4
Vehicle speed control	4
Wheels	3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac CTS model years

Cadillac CTS by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2019 CTS	16–25 mpg	0	10	5/5
2018 CTS	19–25 mpg	2	8	5/5
2017 CTS	17–25 mpg	2	27	5/5
2016 CTS	17–25 mpg	4	31	5/5

All Cadillac CTS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Cadillac models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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