2022 Cadillac Escalade Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 86 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2022 Cadillac Escalade

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Cadillac Escalade (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners

A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge….

NHTSA #22V617000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may…

NHTSA #22V903000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace…

NHTSA #25V274000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software

Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer…

NHTSA #26V085000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Cadillac Escalade

Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

Power Train

Engine And Engine Cooling

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Suspension

Steering

Back Over Prevention

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Cadillac Escalade — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2023 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Cadillac Escalade

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade has 4 recall campaigns and 86 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Cadillac Escalade have?

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade are: Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade safe to buy?

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Cadillac Escalade should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac Escalade are: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2023.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.