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2015 Cadillac CTS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac CTS. The most recent was reported on May 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CTS, CTS-V.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac CTS, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V329000May 21, 2026Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
20V038000January 23, 2020Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
18V595000September 7, 2018Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler
15V358000June 9, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V329000Manufacturer no. N262555870

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 21, 2026
Owner notification
August 16, 2027
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,014 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac CTS
July 31, 2014 – June 4, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CTS

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V329000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V038000Manufacturer no. N192279370

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Report received by NHTSA
January 23, 2020
Owner notification
May 1, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,866 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CTS-V

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture.

Safety risk

If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N192279370.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V038000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V595000Manufacturer no. 18286

Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler

Report received by NHTSA
September 7, 2018
Owner notification
November 1, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
52,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac CTS
June 10, 2013 – July 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CTS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

Safety risk

In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V595000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V358000Manufacturer no. 15352

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2015
Owner notification
July 6, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,163 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac CTS
January 27, 2015 – March 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
CTS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

Safety risk

If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 21, 2026.