2015–2016 Cadillac Ats, 2015–2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015 Cadillac Escalade and 3 other models Recall: Front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment
NHTSA campaign 26V329000 · Air Bags · filed May 21, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V329000 (manufacturer number N262555870). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.