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NHTSA recall,

Cadillac ATS (2015-2016), Cadillac CTS (2015-2016), Cadillac Escalade (2015), and 3 more

The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, causing sharp metal fragments to strike occupants.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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, which could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death. The recall affects 5,014 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026.

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, and additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 21, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.
  4. Watch your mail. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Cadillac affected?

6 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • ATS, model years 2015 to 2016
  • CTS, model years 2015 to 2016
  • Escalade, model years 2015
  • Escalade ESV, model years 2015
  • SRX, model years 2015 to 2016
  • XTS, model years 2015

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V329000
Vehicles affected
5,014
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
N262555870
Manufacturer phone
1-800-333-4223

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)