2012 CTS
- 5
- on the market
- $2,650
- median ask
- $35,915
- from (MSRP)
- 39
- trims


| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base→ 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A) | $35,915 | 2 | $2,572 | −$33,343 | 1G6DA5E5C |
| 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $37,240 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.0L RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $37,240 | — | — | — | — |
| Luxury→ Luxury 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6A) | $39,050 | 1 | $2,495 | −$36,555 | 1G6DH5E5C |
| 5dr Wgn 3.0L Luxury RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $40,950 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.0L RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $40,950 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $41,565 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.0L AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $41,565 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Performance RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $42,210 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $42,210 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Premium RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $42,210 | — | — | — | — |
| Performance→ Performance 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6A) | $42,290 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.0L AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $43,575 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.0L Luxury AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $43,575 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Performance AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $44,840 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $44,840 | — | — | — | — |
| 2dr Cpe Premium AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $44,840 | — | — | — | — |
| Premium→ Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) | $48,150 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $49,440 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Performance RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $49,440 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.6L Premium RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $51,450 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.6L Performance RWD→ Cadillac CTS | $51,450 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Performance AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $52,065 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L Premium AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $52,065 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.6L Performance AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $54,485 | — | — | — | — |
| 5dr Wgn 3.6L Premium AWD→ Cadillac CTS | $54,485 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8L V6 SFI (211 Hp)→ 2.8L V6 SFI (211 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp) AWD Automatic→ 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| V 6.2 V8 (564 Hp)→ V 6.2 V8 (564 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp)→ 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 VVT (304 Hp)→ 3.6 V6 VVT (304 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8L V6 SFI (211 Hp) Automatic→ 2.8L V6 SFI (211 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (322 Hp) Automatic→ 3.6 V6 (322 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| V 6.2 V8 (564 Hp) Automatic→ V 6.2 V8 (564 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (273 Hp) AWD Automatic→ 3.0 V6 (273 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (273 Hp)→ 3.0 V6 (273 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (273 Hp) Automatic→ 3.0 V6 (273 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp) Automatic→ 3.6L V6 SIDI (311 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.6 V6 (322 Hp) AWD Automatic→ 3.6 V6 (322 Hp) AWD Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
On certain vehicles, there is a risk that some drivers may bump the ignition key with their knee and unintentionally move the key from out of the "run" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power braking and power steering would be affected, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the "run" position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers are to remove the key blade from the original flip key/transmitter assemblies provided with the vehicle, and provide two new keys and two key rings for every original key. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
2014273 · 30,927 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
14V394000 · 554,328 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the brake booster pushrod retention nut may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As such, the nut could loosen, allowing the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal assembly. This could result in a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the pushrod retention nut and, if necessary, torque the nut to specification.
2011385 · 21 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
11V536000 · 674 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer