2016 Cadillac ELR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ELR years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ELR. That ranks 2nd out of 2 ELR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Cadillac ELR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Cadillac ELR recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Cadillac ELR.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The passenger occupancy sensor has failed on my 2016 ELR after 14k miles. The part is no longer available (23504893). I've inquired with General Motors and they said they could not help me. This seems to be a 1year only part used only on the Cadillac ELR. I believe this is an integral part of the…
Initial repair of the vehicle was initiated on 9/12/25 due to a dashboard warning message indicating an air bag system fault. The Cadillac dealership was unable to complete the repair during the initial service visit. The vehicle was returned to the dealership in October 2025 and has remained there…
Vehicle is producing a "Service Airbag" warning message and red airbag light on the instrument cluster at each start. The problem code 'U0170' is found which correlates to 'Lost Communication With Passenger Presence Module'. The dealer advised that the part is discontinued and no longer available…
An 'amber' airbag malfunction light has illuminated on the instrument panel. The airbag light has since turned 'red'. It is 'red' to this date. The manufacturers guide advises to take the vehicle to the dealer. The authorized Cadillac dealer in our town troubleshot the problem to code 'U0170'…
Other Cadillac ELR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 ELR | 17 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac ELR?
Owners most often report air bags, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Cadillac ELR?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Cadillac ELR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ELR model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.