Cadillac CT4 Recalls (2021-2023)

What recalls does the Cadillac CT4 have?

• 2021 Cadillac CT4 Transmission Recall (25V148)
  March 6, 2025 · 90,081 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

  Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Cadillac CT4 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V903) Repeat recall
  December 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Cadillac CT4 Curtain Air Bag Recall (21V611)
  August 5, 2021 · 34,157 vehicles · Air Bags

  The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Buick Envision SRS Malfunction Warning Lamp Recall (21V421)
  June 10, 2021 · 285,622 vehicles · Air Bags

  The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

  Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Which CT4 parts are recalled most?

Which CT4 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my CT4 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Cadillac CT4 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Cadillac dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are CT4 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

valve body failed and was supposedly repaired. I had the car 1 day and valve body failed again. My car has been in the shop since November 4, 2024 with no estimated time of repair because no parts are available. I was told they would replace the transmission. That has not happened yet.

2021 CADILLAC CT4 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11655109

Check engine light for P1467 on a 2021 CT4 V. This is for a "purge pump underspeed" issue. The issue is known on CT4 Cadillacs and has an active recall out: N242441120 Evaporative Emissions Purge Pump. This recall is only for the 2.0, LSY engines, but the much more uncommon 2.

2021 CADILLAC CT4 owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11741180

While driving at higher speeds the multiple CT4 vehicles that I have driven share steering issues. While driving straight, there are no issues. If following gentle bends in the highway to the RIGHT, randomly the vehicles will increase the force required to maintain the current ground track.

2022 CADILLAC CT4 owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11498610

Can a recall make your CT4 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Cadillac CT4 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Cadillac recalls

Other Cadillac models with recalls

• CT4: 4 recalls
• CT5: 5 recalls
• Escalade: 16 recalls
• Escalade Esv: 17 recalls
• Escalade IQ: 2 recalls
• Escalade Iql: 2 recalls
• Escalade NA: 4 recalls
• Lyriq: 12 recalls
• Optiq: 3 recalls
• Vistiq: 4 recalls
• XT4: 4 recalls
• XT5: 10 recalls
• XT6: 9 recalls

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