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2012 Cadillac CTS

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

11.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,503

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014273 · manufacturer campaign 14172 / 14497B

2 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2003–2014 · SRX 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there is a risk that some drivers may bump the ignition key with their knee and unintentionally move the key from out of the "run" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power braking and power steering would be affected, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the "run" position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to remove the key blade from the original flip key/transmitter assemblies provided with the vehicle, and provide two new keys and two key rings for every original key. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

30,927 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2011385 · manufacturer campaign 11318

3 November 2011

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake booster pushrod retention nut may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As such, the nut could loosen, allowing the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal assembly. This could result in a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the pushrod retention nut and, if necessary, torque the nut to specification.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 16% of 50 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
260 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Cadillac CTS get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Cadillac CTS at 11.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 260 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Cadillac CTS for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,503 in fuel, producing roughly 5,221 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.