- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 2
- on record
- MPG
- 25
- combined
Open recalls on record
2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2018 Cadillac CTS
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Complaints citing a crash
- 1
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
2 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 19V086000high
Steering issue
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
- 25V175000high
Steering issue
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2018 Cadillac CTS.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 10.1%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2018 Cadillac CTS 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 16 comparable 2018 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 10.1% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Cadillac CTS, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
22
City
30
Hwy
25
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 360 g/mi
How this compares
At 25 MPG combined, the 2018 Cadillac CTS ranks 14th of 24 midsize cars EPA rated for 2018 — 1.5 MPG short of the 26.5 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little below the middle of its class. If annual mileage is high, the running-cost gap against a class-average rival compounds quickly.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,050, $450 more than the $2,600 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $15,250, a $2,250 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 360 grams per mile — about 5.4 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
8 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 8
- Total
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE3
- ELECTRICAL2
- AIR BAGS1
- OTHER1
- LIGHTING1
Normal Range
8 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Cadillac CTS, newest first.
- Recall
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive type
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
22
City
30
Hwy
25
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,050
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.