Cadillac Lemon Law Claims – Recalls & Common Issues

Explore commonly reported problems with Cadillac vehicles and recalls reported to NHTSA. See if your Cadillac may qualify under California Lemon Law — get a free review.

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157

Recalls Reported to NHTSA

1,248

Complaints Reported to NHTSA

Models With Reported Data

Est. 1902

About Cadillac

Brand History

Founded in 1902, Cadillac has been General Motors' luxury division for over 120 years.

Quick Facts

Founded:1902

Headquarters:Detroit, Michigan

Popular Models:5

Lemon Law Context

Cadillac vehicles face lemon law claims primarily due to complex infotainment system failures and electrical issues.

Why Cadillac Appears in Lemon Law Claims

Cadillac vehicles appear in California lemon law cases involving consumer-reported, recurring mechanical issues and alleged manufacturing defects that may impact vehicle safety, value, and usability. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies depends on its specific repair history.

Cadillac Recalls & Complaints by Model

We track 157 NHTSA recalls and 1,248 consumer complaints across 15 Cadillac models with reported data. The table below shows the Cadillac model years with the most consumer complaints on file — select a vehicle for its full recall and complaint history, or jump straight to a free case review. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any individual vehicle is defective.

Vehicle	Recalls	Complaints	Top reported issue
2023 Cadillac Escalade	4	119	Engine	Check my case →
2024 Cadillac Lyriq	6	107	Electrical System	Check my case →
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV	10	79	Engine	Check my case →
2021 Cadillac Escalade	12	72	Engine	Check my case →
2022 Cadillac Escalade	4	67	Engine	Check my case →
2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV	4	67	Engine	Check my case →
2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV	4	51	Engine	Check my case →
2024 Cadillac Escalade	2	39	Engine	Check my case →
2020 Cadillac XT6	4	35	Electrical System	Check my case →
2020 Cadillac CT5	4	33	Power Train	Check my case →
2019 Cadillac XT5	0	32	Steering	Check my case →
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV	1	31	Engine	Check my case →
2024 Cadillac XT4	1	25	Electrical System	Check my case →
2023 Cadillac Lyriq	7	24	Exterior Lighting	Check my case →
2019 Cadillac Escalade	1	23	Engine	Check my case →
2020 Cadillac XT5	5	21	Steering	Check my case →
2020 Cadillac Escalade ESV	2	21	Engine	Check my case →
2021 Cadillac CT5	4	19	Electrical System	Check my case →
2019 Cadillac XT4	3	19	Power Train	Check my case →
2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV	2	19	Engine	Check my case →

See all 61 Cadillac vehicles we track

2021 Cadillac XT6 (2 recalls · 17 complaints)
2020 Cadillac XT4 (5 recalls · 16 complaints)
2019 Cadillac CT6 (4 recalls · 15 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Vistiq (3 recalls · 15 complaints)
2023 Cadillac XT5 (4 recalls · 14 complaints)
2025 Cadillac Lyriq (3 recalls · 14 complaints)
2022 Cadillac XT6 (3 recalls · 14 complaints)
2024 Cadillac XT6 (2 recalls · 14 complaints)
2025 Cadillac Escalade (1 recalls · 14 complaints)
2020 Cadillac Escalade (2 recalls · 13 complaints)
2023 Cadillac XT6 (2 recalls · 13 complaints)
2021 Cadillac XT5 (2 recalls · 12 complaints)
2023 Cadillac XT4 (0 recalls · 12 complaints)
2020 Cadillac CT6 (2 recalls · 11 complaints)
2023 Cadillac CT5 (1 recalls · 11 complaints)
2021 Cadillac XT4 (1 recalls · 11 complaints)
2024 Cadillac XT5 (3 recalls · 10 complaints)
2025 Cadillac Optiq (2 recalls · 10 complaints)
2019 Cadillac CTS (0 recalls · 10 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Escalade (3 recalls · 9 complaints)
2022 Cadillac XT5 (3 recalls · 9 complaints)
2022 Cadillac CT5 (2 recalls · 8 complaints)
2025 Cadillac XT4 (1 recalls · 8 complaints)
2025 Cadillac XT6 (1 recalls · 7 complaints)
2025 Cadillac CT5 (0 recalls · 7 complaints)
2024 Cadillac CT4 (0 recalls · 7 complaints)
2021 Cadillac CT4 (4 recalls · 6 complaints)
2022 Cadillac CT4 (2 recalls · 6 complaints)
2019 Cadillac XTS (2 recalls · 5 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Lyriq (1 recalls · 5 complaints)
2020 Cadillac CT4 (4 recalls · 4 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV (3 recalls · 3 complaints)
2026 Cadillac CT5 (1 recalls · 3 complaints)
2023 Cadillac CT4 (1 recalls · 3 complaints)
2025 Cadillac XT5 (1 recalls · 3 complaints)
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ (0 recalls · 3 complaints)
2022 Cadillac XT4 (1 recalls · 2 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL (1 recalls · 1 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Optiq (2 recalls · 0 complaints)
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ (1 recalls · 0 complaints)
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV (1 recalls · 0 complaints)

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Disclaimer: Recalls and complaints shown on this page are reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are consumer-reported allegations that are unverified and do not establish that any specific vehicle is defective. They are provided for informational purposes only. Whether a vehicle may qualify under California Lemon Law depends on its individual repair history. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.