Model year guide

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon MPG & running costs

Combined14–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume28 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon vehicles on record

Other Cadillac CTS Wagon model years

2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon get?

The 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.