2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, 2015-2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac SRX and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Report received by NHTSA: May 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Who's affected
5,014 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, 2015-2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac SRX, 2015 Cadillac Escalade, 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2015 Cadillac XTS.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
280 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 21, 2026 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
- May 14, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts
- May 7, 2026 2015, 2017-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, 2016-2017, 2019, 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2019-2020, 2026 GMC Yukon and 6 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up
- April 23, 2026 General Motors, LLC equipment recall: Sediment in Brake Fluid/FMVSS 116
- April 2, 2026 2025 Chevrolet Corvette, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible E-Ray and 3 more models recall: Missing Warning for Rear Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Cadillac ATS 2015-2016
- Cadillac CTS 2015-2016
- Cadillac Escalade 2015
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2015
- Cadillac SRX 2015-2016
- Cadillac XTS 2015
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V329000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,014 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262555870 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record