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 STSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2007 Cadillac STS, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 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 January 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Cadillac STS has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Visibility
97 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Cadillac STS 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.
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.
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
2007 vs. every other STS 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 STS median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Cadillac STS safety ratings
2007 Cadillac STS 4-DR w/SAB (Later release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Cadillac STS, and the recalls they led to.
- FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIALLed to recall 07V-589
In owners' words
What STS owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio don’t disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.
THE SERVICE AIRBAGS WARNING APPEARED ON MY CAR. IT WAS JUST PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AND WHEN I GOT IN IT TURNED ON. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AN OCCUPANT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOM AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V644000 (AIR…
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