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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Cadillac STS.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Cadillac STS (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 12).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Cadillac STS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cadillac STS 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
| 2011 Cadillac STS 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Cadillac STS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| STS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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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.