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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Cadillac ELR.
Owner complaints (4)
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ELR. Among 2 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 17).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Seats | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Cadillac ELR.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac ELR 2 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Cadillac ELR version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR 1.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,550 |
| ELR Sport 1.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.