2005 Cadillac CTS Air Bags Problems
NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How air bags ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 277 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Cadillac CTS overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY…”NHTSA complaint 10386767 — filed 03/07/2011
“THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/26/2010. THE SAID THE SEAT WEIGHT SENSING MODULE WAS BAD AND…”NHTSA complaint 10387809 — filed 03/02/2011
“I HAVE A 2005 CADILLAC CTS WITH 67,000 MILES. SINCE ABOUT 65,000 MILES CAR HAS BEEN MAKING A RATTLING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD DURING ACCELERATION…”NHTSA complaint 10384094 — filed 02/23/2011
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air Bags complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have air bags problems?
Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Cadillac CTS: 61 of 277 complaints on file (22%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have in total?
277 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's air bags category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
