Does the 2014 Cadillac ELR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac ELR, the most recent reported on July 23, 2014 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac ELR?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

How many 2014 Cadillac ELR complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Cadillac ELR recalls and problems

2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Cadillac ELR.

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.

2014 Cadillac ELR recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 14V446000 · reported July 23, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 124,007 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
The risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA campaign 14V144000 · reported March 27, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 656 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, preventing the system from alerting the driver that the ESC system is partially or fully disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk: If the driver is not alerted to an ESC malfunction they may continue driving with a disabled ESC system which may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14087.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system6
Unknown or other6
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Air bags1
Forward collision avoidance1
Steering1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Jun 30, 2026 · Unknown or other
Component Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/ AIR BAGS: FRONT: PASSENGER SIDE Description of Safety Defect: The Passenger Presence System (PPS) Module / Occupant Sensor Module failed on my 2014 Cadillac ELR, triggering diagnostic code U0170 ("Lost Communication with Passenger Presence Module") And illuminating the "Service…

Dec 5, 2024 · Electrical system
The vehicle lost all power while driving; this has occurred four times between August 2024 and November 2024. Without warning, the vehicle loses power, including brakes, steering, lights, warning flashers, doors, etc., all power goes away. This has occurred three times during the day and once at night, creating a…

Oct 28, 2024 · Unknown or other
Loss of power and control: Twice over the past two months, the vehicle has died and lost all power and control functions while in motion. The first episode was while my spouse was driving during the day at about 30 MPH. She reports the vehicle made a loud "pop," and then all power to the vehicle, including steering…

May 6, 2022 · Unknown or other
Shift to park error message unable to turn off or exit vehicle. This is a hybrid vehicle

Nov 2, 2020 · Electrical system · 82,000 miles
SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT OFF BY HITTING THE POWER BUTTON, YIELDS A WARNING ON THE DIC SAYING "ACTION REQUIRED: SHIFT TO PARK", DESPITE THE SHIFT SELECTOR ALREADY BEING IN PARK. THIS PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. REQUIRES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF…

ELR model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	2	17	1	0
2016	0	4	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2014 Cadillac ELR have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac ELR, the most recent reported on July 23, 2014 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac ELR?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2014 Cadillac ELR complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 30, 2026.