2015–2016 Cadillac ATS, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac Escalade +more: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 26V329000 · 5,014 units potentially affected · filed May 21, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V329000
- Manufacturer no.
- N262555870
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Units affected
- 5,014
- Report received
- May 21, 2026
- Owner letters
- Aug 16, 2027
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Cadillac ATS 2015, 2016
- Cadillac CTS 2015, 2016
- Cadillac Escalade 2015
- Cadillac Escalade ESV 2015
- Cadillac Srx 2015, 2016
- Cadillac XTS 2015