Recall 10V644 affects 95,927 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts vehicles for a passenger-seat sensor defect. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 95,927 2005-2007 Cts vehicles because repeated flexing in the front passenger seat sensing mat can break the mat connections. If the sensor does not detect a passenger, the front passenger air bag is disabled in a crash, which reduces protection and increases injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger sensing system mat sits inside the front passenger seat on the 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts. Its job is to tell the air bag system whether someone is sitting there, so the vehicle knows when the front passenger air bag belongs in the active path.
On affected vehicles, normal use of the seat repeatedly flexes that mat. Over time, the mat can kink, bend, or fold, and that movement can break the electrical connections inside it. When the connection breaks, the sensor does not detect the passenger correctly, and the system disables the front passenger air bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. A passenger can be seated in front while the air bag system treats the seat as empty.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years, with the same front air bag component listed for each year.
| 2005 Cadillac Cts | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2006 Cadillac Cts | front air bag |
| 2007 Cadillac Cts | front air bag |
| Units affected | 95,927 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific sedan.
What's the safety risk?
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy in a crash that requires it, passenger protection is reduced and injury risk or severity increases. There is no owner warning listed for this defect, so confirm your VIN and call the dealer for recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Cadillac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts is included in this recall.
- Contact Cadillac customer service at 1-866-982-2339 to confirm the free passenger sensing system repair path for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V644 when you call or schedule service with a franchised Cadillac dealer.
- Schedule the passenger sensing system replacement that fixes the front passenger seat sensor so the air bag can detect an occupied seat.
- Bring the owner notice Cadillac mailed on March 24, 2011, if you have it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician replaces the passenger sensing system in the front passenger seat. That system detects whether a passenger is seated so the air bag decision works correctly. The original recall notice said the safety recall was expected to begin around March 15, 2011. This slice does not confirm current remedy availability, so treat the dealer repair as free once available for your VIN. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 17, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V644?
Recall 10V644 covers 95,927 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts vehicles with a front passenger seat sensing mat that can break internally after repeated flexing. If that happens, the system can fail to detect a passenger and disable the front passenger air bag.
What should I do if my 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V644. If it is, contact a franchised Cadillac dealer to schedule replacement of the passenger sensing system. Reference recall number 10V644 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Cadillac dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge, including covered parts and labor for vehicles included in recall 10V644.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced protection for the front passenger in a crash that requires passenger air bag deployment. If the seat sensing mat connection breaks, the system can miss the passenger and disable the air bag, increasing the risk or severity of injury.
What if I bought my Cadillac Cts used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts is included, then give recall number 10V644 to the Cadillac dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V644000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-866-982-2339 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V644 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V644000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →