2016 Cadillac CTS safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
0
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (1 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 6 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskElectric power steering (EPS) assist may fail · Mar 20, 2025
- Crash riskElectric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail · Feb 7, 2019
- Fire riskFlexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in… · Sep 7, 2018