ELR (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac ELR, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, preventing the system from alerting the driver that the ESC system is partially or fully disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR complaints?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the fuel system.
Is the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR have?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Cadillac ELR?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the fuel system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the ELR have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2014-2016 Cadillac ELR. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 21 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.