CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Cadillac CTS has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).
2016 Cadillac CTS recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side front airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys.
Power Steering May Fail, Making Steering Harder
Certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, 2017-2018 Chevrolet Camaro, and 2017 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles may have an electric power steering assist system that can fail.
Steering may suddenly need more effort, raising crash risk
The electric power steering assist system in these vehicles may fail.
Seat Heaters Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
Flexible heating mats in the front seats may become damaged over time, causing the seat heaters to produce excessive heat.
Most common 2016 Cadillac CTS problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 93,942.
Message "Shift to Park" even though the car is already in Park, preventing shutting down the car.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the carbon fiber-optic piece on the rear passenger door was fractured. The contact stated the occupant was exiting the rear passenger's door when the occupant was stabbed by the carbon fiber-optic piece. The contact stated that the occupant was stabbed in the back of the right arm. No medical attention was needed. The contact stated that the carbon fiber optic pieces on all four of the door panels and the glove compartment had been replaced several times. The contact stated the glove compartment carbon fiber optic piece was replaced three times. In addition, the contact stated that the carbon fiber optic
The passenger side airbag stays illuminated after the vehicle is started and continues to stay on as the vehicle is driven, never going off. General Motors have not issued a recall on this safety problem with the 2016 Cadillac CTS. My [XXX] address [XXX] . My phone number is [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact's relative owns a 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side air bag inflator needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 49,790.
2016 Cadillac CTS questions
Does the 2016 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Cadillac CTS: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Power Steering May Fail, Making Steering Harder; Steering may suddenly need more effort, raising crash risk; Seat Heaters Can Overheat and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac CTS?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Power Train (9), Engine (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Cadillac CTS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.