Does the 2010 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Cadillac CTS, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac CTS?

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (16 complaints), followed by electrical system (16).

How many 2010 Cadillac CTS complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 67 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Cadillac CTS recalls and problems

3 recalls and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Cadillac CTS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Cadillac CTS recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V394000 · reported July 2, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 554,328 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
The 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.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 11V089000 · reported February 11, 2011 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 44,147 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a loosening nut.
The risk: The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 10V414000 · reported September 13, 2010 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 20,224 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts all wheel drive and cts-v vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk: In the event of a crash, the front passenger may be at an increased risk of leg injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the glove compartment assembly and, in some vehicles modify the instrument panel structure. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags16
Electrical system16
Engine10
Power train9
Structure8
Exterior lighting7
Unknown or other7
Service brakes5
Steering5
Electronic stability control (ESC)2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 20, 2025 · Exterior lighting
All of a sudden when I started my car, the lights flickered constantly, the power steering failed, and it blew my starter and fairly new battery. I was so scared; I thought it was going to catch on fire because it smelled burnt. And I was on […] in Hubbard Ohio, and I was trying to get to […] and safety to which I…

Sep 30, 2024 · Air bags
Airbag warning light and Service Air Bag on dash. Code B0087-00 Left Rear SIS. Replaced sensor, still getting warning. Sensor is in LR door. Research revealed possible known issue with bending fatigue from routine door open/close motion and subpar wire size/material causing wire failure. Opened wire harness at pillar…

Feb 27, 2024 · Steering
I took my car 1200 Moss St., bingo alignment, and two weeks after my alignment my steering wheel shipped and I bought it over to the shop and told them that they did not talk to the school down on my control arms and the lady told me to get off of her premises and get out and I think that’s not right she did not on…

Nov 21, 2023 · Engine
Engine warning light on. Diagnosed by Mike Maroon Cadillac, Boulder Colorado as Po008 code Bank one engine timing off. Further diagnosed as faulty engine cam chain. Advised not to drive car. Car available for inspection. Not being driven. Safety put at risk by possible major engine failure during use. Problem…

Nov 20, 2023 · Air bags
Passenger presence module malfunction is intermittent. When the malfunction occurs there is a warning light plus "Service Airbag" on the instrument panel. Sometimes the light and warning go off after several minutes, sometimes stays on for days. In Virginia presence of this warning during an annual safety inspection…

CTS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	6	217	26	6
2008	2	175	12	3
2009	5	167	10	0
2010	3	67	2	1
2011	2	101	11	3
2012	2	65	6	0
2013	2	73	10	0

Across all years, the 2003 CTS has the most complaints (313). All Cadillac CTS years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Cadillac CTS, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac CTS?: Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (16 complaints), followed by electrical system (16).
How many 2010 Cadillac CTS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 67 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 20, 2025.