Does the 2017 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS, the most recent reported on March 20, 2025 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac ATS?

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).

How many 2017 Cadillac ATS complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Cadillac ATS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac ATS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Cadillac ATS recalls

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 25V175000 · reported March 20, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 934 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
The risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 19V086000 · reported February 7, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 26,772 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
The risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering13
Electrical system6
Unknown or other6
Power train5
Engine3
Air bags2
Service brakes2
Back over prevention1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Exterior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Steering
My 2017 Cadillac ATS had the Electric Power Steering failed and I found a recall for the same year make and model went to the dealer and they said my vin isn't part of that recall but this vehicle has 49K miles and there was no reason it failed. They need to expand the recall.

May 26, 2026 · Power train
Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8L90 transmission from GM is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.

Apr 25, 2026 · Steering
Driving home message came up on the dash, saying, power steering problem. Next thing you know, it was extremely hard to turn the wheel left or right.

Mar 3, 2026 · Wheels
I have replaced two brand new tires on the back right. I then saw that there was a TSB for the very issue im having with my vehicle. A slow loss of air from the back right tire. The TSB link is https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=11017016 Its a slow.loss of air that eventually ends you up with a blown tire on the side of…

Sep 14, 2025 · Back over prevention
My Que Screen has webbed and makes it impossible to view my screen, important vehicles warnings and my maps for directions. This has been a recall in the past. Prior to me owning my vehicle. I can’t believe Cadillac installed junk in their vehicles. A third party is a direct extension of YoUR business. Do better. This…

ATS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	4	104	6	2
2015	4	30	1	0
2016	3	32	3	0
2017	2	33	1	0
2018	2	22	1	0
2019	0	2	0	0

Across all years, the 2013 ATS has the most complaints (161). All Cadillac ATS years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Cadillac ATS, the most recent reported on March 20, 2025 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac ATS?: Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (13 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
How many 2017 Cadillac ATS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.