PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT - DEALER WILL NOT FIX FOR LESS THAN $800.00. SAME ISSUE AS 2007 CADILLAC CTS. SEE BELOW. THIS WAS A COMPANY CAR BUILT EARLY FOR EMPLOYEE EVALUATION. I AM SURE IT WAS THE SAME SEAT SYSTEM GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM…
2007 Cadillac STS airbags problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT'S COMMENT IN MANY
THE SERVICE AIRBAGS WARNING APPEARED ON MY CAR. IT WAS JUST PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AND WHEN I GOT IN IT TURNED ON. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MULTIPLE PEOPLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND WHEN A WHEN A PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. ONCE THE DEALER CALIBRATED THE SENSOR, A SECOND TIME THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATED THE FAILURE. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP THE FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN. HE TOOK THE VEHICL…
2007 CADILLAC STS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SENSOR INDICATOR LIGHT REPAIR/COST ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIR BAG SENSOR WHICH WAS CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE WAS NOT COVERED AND IT WOULD COST $ 850.00. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SOMEONE OF A HEAVIER WEIGHT SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. HE ALSO STATED THAT BECAUSE THE AIR BAG WAS NOT ACTIVATED, THE SEAT BELT CHIME THAT INDICATES THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT IN USE, WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE AT LEAST SIX TIMES AND TOOK…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Cadillac STS?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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