repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2007 Cadillac CTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 217 owner complaints about the 2007 Cadillac CTS, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-542 the manufacturer reports only 51% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Cadillac CTS has problems
217 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Air bags15 crash/fire/injury
41Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
36Service brakes7 crash/fire/injury
33Power train3 crash/fire/injury
22Engine2 crash/fire/injury
21Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
16Steering
8Vehicle speed control
8Engine and engine cooling
5214 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 64 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 36 | 7 |
| Power train | 33 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | 3 |
| Steering | 16 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 2 |
| 14 other systems | 52 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2007 Cadillac CTS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AND…
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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no report yet
Axle shaft: seal
Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR POWER OPERATED WINDOW, PARTITION, AND ROOF PANEL SYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEATH OR INJURY FROM THEIR…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 48 air bags complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles35under 100k miles13100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other CTS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CTS median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Cadillac CTS safety ratings
2007 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Cadillac CTS, and the recalls they led to.
- IEE Passenger Sensing System MatsNo recall
- FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIALLed to recall 07V-589
In owners' words
What CTS owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving 40-43 MPH, a bicyclist suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact veered away from the bicyclist, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. The utility pole was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy, and…
One day when I went to sit in the front passenger seat a message came on the Driver Information Center displaying, "SERVICE AIR BAG" and then I notice that the indicator light on the dash was displaying the Air Bag warning light, and the rearview mirror was showing that the passenger air bag was…
The service air bag light has been on for several years. I called a few years ago and was told it was a recall and Cadillac would stand by it. It would not expire I took it to the Cadillac place. They would not honor it
Own a 2007 CTS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.