2013 Cadillac CTS air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Cadillac CTS — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I noticed that on the dash a message that service is needed on one of the airbags. I then scheduled appointment to have the problem corrected. I was informed by the dealership’ service department that I need a passenger airbag replacement on the passenger side of the car, and they also informed me…”
filed Dec 29, 2024
“Tl* the contact owned a 2013 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact crashed into a deer which caused an air bag deployment message; the air bags were not deployed. The contact stated only an odd smelling powder emitted from the air bag location. The contact sustained…”
filed May 3, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 CTS | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 CTS | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 CTS | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 CTS | 23 | 23% |
| 2010 CTS | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 CTS | 13 | 8% |
| 2008 CTS | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 CTS | 64 | 29% |
| 2006 CTS | 87 | 32% |
| 2005 CTS | 74 | 27% |
| 2004 CTS | 26 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.