Cadillac ATS recalls and problems
11 recalls and 384 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
384
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
2
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Cadillac ATS by year
Most reported Cadillac ATS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 104 | |
| Electrical System | 76 | |
| Engine | 70 | |
| Steering | 62 | |
| Unknown or Other | 54 | |
| Air Bags | 30 | |
| Service Brakes | 21 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | |
| Wheels | 14 |
All Cadillac ATS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-329 | May 21, 2026 | 2015–2016 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 25V-175 | Mar 20, 2025 | 2017–2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 19V-086 | Feb 7, 2019 | 2017 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 18V-358 | May 31, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC… |
| 15V-558 | Sep 3, 2015 | 2013–2016 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. |
| 15V-463 | Jul 24, 2015 | 2013–2016 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. |
| 15V-358 | Jun 9, 2015 | 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. |
| 14V-488 | Aug 8, 2014 | 2013 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. |
| 14V-446 | Jul 23, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. |
| 14V-338 | Jun 19, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. |
| 13V-220 | May 24, 2013 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Cadillac ATS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Cadillac ATS has the most reports (161). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Cadillac ATS have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Cadillac ATS model years 2013–2018.
What are the most common Cadillac ATS problems?
Owners report power train, electrical system, engine problems most often.