Cadillac ATS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 382 owner complaints for the Cadillac ATS (model years 2013–2019). The most reported problem area is power train (103 complaints), followed by electrical system (75 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 104 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 161 | 9 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (161), 2014 (104) and 2017 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2019 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac ATS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 103 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 75 | 6 of 7 | |
| Engine | 70 | 6 of 7 | |
| Steering | 61 | 6 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 28 | 6 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | May 21, 2026 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015–2016 | 5,014 |
| 25V175000 | Mar 20, 2025 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2017–2018 | 934 |
| 19V086000 | Feb 7, 2019 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2017 | 26,772 |
| 18V358000 | May 31, 2018 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018 | 895 |
| 15V558000 | Sep 3, 2015 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system | 2013–2016 | 96,145 |
| 15V463000 | Jul 24, 2015 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly | 2013–2016 | 63,665 |
| 15V358000 | Jun 9, 2015 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2015 | 2,163 |
| 14V488000 | Aug 8, 2014 | Seat belts: front | 2013 | 48,114 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 21 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 25 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.