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Cadillac ATS
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
388
Active records
Recalls
11
Active records
TSBs
3,316
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
25
Crashes
21
Fires
3
Top reported issues — Cadillac ATS
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Operating state
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Infotainment behavior
Reporting mechanism
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Lighting behavior
HVAC behavior
Thermal issue
Safety restraint behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Electrical issue
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Recent change
Smell
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2013 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Oct 22, 2026
NHTSA: 14V338 Date Issued: 2014-06-18 Transmission shifter cable detach from Transmission. Vehicle will not change gears. Contacted GM 10/22/26 9:52am est spoke with Terran, GM states no details of any repairs, shows inspected 07/15/2014, unable to assist with repairs due to outside of timeframe. My research shows no timeframe or milage limits for this specific recall. GM has done no repairs for this recall.
2017 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Oct 14, 2026
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.
2015 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Oct 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted by phone, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
2018 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Oct 8, 2026
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 retaining snap rings that block internal oil ports, leading to fluid leaks, severe fluid starvation, and eventual component seizure. The component failure poses an extreme safety…
2014 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Aug 24, 2026
In August 2026, at approximately 99,639 miles, my 2014 Cadillac ATS was taken to an authorized Cadillac dealership for service. During the inspection, the dealership discovered and diagnosed a leaking right rear axle shaft seal. I was not aware of the leak beforehand and did not receive a warning light or message indicating the condition. The dealership’s written repair order states that the right rear axle shaft seal was leaking and that the right rear axle seal was replaced. The repair was…
2014 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Aug 17, 2026
My 2014 Cadillac ATS experienced a transmission shift cable/linkage failure. After driving normally, I pulled into my garage and moved the shifter to Park. The physical shifter was in Park, but the instrument cluster continued to indicate Drive (D). The vehicle would not recognize Park, the shifter became stuck, and the vehicle would not restart because the transmission was still being detected as being in Drive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership for diagnosis. The…
2015 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jul 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
Air bag dashboard light is on
2014 CADILLAC ATS
Filed May 28, 2026
service rear view camera message on randomly and then the camera goes blank. Independent service center diagnostic scan reported: FAULT B127B Rearview camera input signal circuit missing reference (Symptom 2B) - History DTC.