Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars

2016 Cadillac ELR: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Cadillac ELR at 30–32 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

30–32

NHTSA overall rating

—

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

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.

2016 Cadillac ELR recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Cadillac ELR, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Cadillac ELR in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

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

2016 Cadillac ELR fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2016 Cadillac ELR EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
ELR1.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gas or Electricity / Electricity31/33/32 mpg
85 MPGe on electricity		40 mi$2,55091
ELR Sport1.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DrivePremium Gas or Electricity / Electricity28/33/30 mpg
80 MPGe on electricity		36 mi$2,750104

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.

2016 Cadillac ELR 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.

2016 Cadillac ELR NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Cadillac ELR 2 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

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.

2016 Cadillac ELR owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ELR, most recently on Mar 25, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Cadillac ELR complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags4
Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger1
Seats1

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 ELR model years

Cadillac ELR by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2015 ELR33 mpg———

All Cadillac ELR years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Cadillac models

2016 Cadillac ATS2016 Cadillac ATS-V2016 Cadillac CT62016 Cadillac CTS2016 Cadillac Escalade2016 Cadillac SRX2016 Cadillac XTS2016 Cadillac XTS Hearse2016 Cadillac XTS Limo

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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