no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Cadillac CTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac CTS, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-595 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Yahya S. from Livonia, United States, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Cadillac CTS has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Power train
8Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
5Suspension
4Engine
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
3Wheels
2Equipment
88 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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 · 2020 Q1
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Cadillac CTS safety ratings
2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CTS owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Service Vehicle Soon" was displayed. Additionally, the rear end of the vehicle made an abnormal roaring sound. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact exited the highway and drove to the nearest mechanic shop at a gas station. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that there was an abnormal loud clunking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle while the vehicle was shifting into gears. The vehicle was taken to AMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, where it was diagnosed that the rear differential…
Own a 2015 CTS?
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