2011 Cadillac STS recalls and problems

The 2011 Cadillac STS has 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 12 STS model years — 11th most.

0recalls
7complaints
1crashes
0fires
2injuries
53,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 1 complaints20132014: 2 complaints201422015: 2 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162025: 1 complaints20251

2011 vs. other Cadillac STS years

2000: 12 complaints20002001: 12 complaints20012002: 7 complaints20022003: 8 complaints20032004: 7 complaints20042005: 101 complaints20052006: 139 complaints20061392007: 52 complaints20072008: 50 complaints20082009: 15 complaints20092010: 4 complaints20102011: 7 complaints20117

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Cadillac STS have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Cadillac STS. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac STS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), service brakes (2), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.