Does the 2018 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Cadillac ATS?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2018 Cadillac ATS complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Cadillac ATS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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.

2018 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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC · 895 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
The risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Most reported problems

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

Power train7
Electrical system3
Steering3
Air bags2
Exterior lighting2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Unknown or other2
Engine1
Equipment1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Oct 8, 2026 · Power train
The vehicle has suffered a severe mechanical failure of the rear differential assembly, rendering it completely undrivable. This mechanical failure is a direct result of a known manufacturer defect documented in General Motors Technical Service Bulletin PIP5898/PIP5898B, regarding misoriented factory side bearing…

May 12, 2026 · Structure
Both side mirrors failed. Internal components corroded, one almost fell off when driving, the other later became completely detached. Failed parts that could have caused a major safety issue if they were to fail during operation.

Dec 22, 2025 · Electrical system · 33,527 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the F-module, Part Number: 86815664, used to control the engine Auto START/STOP, needed to be…

Jul 11, 2025 · Power train
Rear differential. This part will be available after removal. This put me at risk of potentially locking up while driving. According to the dealership, Faulkner Cadillac, "found rear differential bearings damaged, causing noise in the rear end. The Rear Differential will need replaced." There were no warning lights…

Jul 8, 2025 · Steering
My vehicle recently started experiencing an issue where the power steering would randomly cut out while I was driving. If I pulled over and shut the car off and then turned it back on the power steering would come back. But sometimes I would have to do this multiple times in a single drive just to keep the power…

ATS model years compared

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

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

Questions

Does the 2018 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Cadillac ATS?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2018 Cadillac ATS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 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 8, 2026.