NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 146 owner complaints for the 2014 Cadillac CTS. Most complaints involve power train (84) and suspension (17). The EPA rates it 14–23 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each CTS model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 319 |
| 2004 | 229 |
| 2005 | 284 |
| 2006 | 272 |
| 2007 | 218 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 168 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 146 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
“On April 30,2026 I was pulling into a parking space and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park . The tow truck driver who finally responded was able to lift the rear of the car up to see what was wrong with my car and I was placing it in the back of the he determined the cable for thre gear shifter was broken.”
“The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the rear axle, rear differential, and another undisclosed warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.”
“I have taken my vehicle or rather had my vehicle towed back to my dealership on three different occasions for repair of a Shift Cable Replacement I can have a very bad accident in my vehicle or lose my life or injure someone else the first time I didn't understand why my vehicle shutdown while I was driving on a very busy highway I was very upset, and I had to pray that none ran into me Lucky for me my AAA service reached me at my location and towed my vehicle to the dealership where they kept it for five to six days I had an extended warranty that I brought from the dealership (F.C Kerbeck and Sons 100 Route 73 in Palmyra N.J. 08065 [XXX]) this was incident occurred XXX Mileage (57874 The second incident happened happen XXX 66,000 the same thing happened the vehicle shutdown while driving and I could not shift my lever it was struck and my vehicle was rolling backwards I had to keep my foot on the brakes until AAA came to two once again I was worried that my car was going to slide into someone I mange to contact the dealership about my situation They keep it again for a few days because they had to order the cable they called it a Transmission Shift Control…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS Sedan Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,700 | 384 |
| CTS Sedan Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 22 | $2,850 | 409 |
| CTS Sedan AWD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,850 | 404 |
| CTS Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $2,950 | 422 |
| CTS AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 431 |
| CTS Sedan AWD Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 428 |
| CTS Wagon Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 425 |
| CTS Wagon Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $2,950 | 428 |
| CTS Sedan Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 18 | $4,300 | 480 |
| CTS Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,850 | 556 |
| CTS Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,550 | 626 |
| CTS Wagon Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,550 | 626 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
6 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (84), suspension (17), steering (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2014 Cadillac CTS at 14–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2014 Cadillac CTS 5 out of 5 stars overall.