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2013 Cadillac CTS

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand from 2002 until 2019 across three generations.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
6.2L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 19 16 554
6.2L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 12 18 14 641
3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 427
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 16 26 19 462
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 27 21 411

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 14V394000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufa

Campaign 14V614000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

107 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 26 Power Train 13 Air Bags 11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Cadillac CTS?

EPA figures for the 2013 Cadillac CTS reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Cadillac CTS?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Cadillac CTS. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2013 Cadillac CTS?

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Cadillac CTS, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.