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All cars · Cadillac ATS · 2015

2015 Cadillac ATS. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index18100 = average car
Complaints5NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold26,873U.S. model year
Per 100K sold19complaints
Complaint rank#1 of 4among the 4 scored Cadillac ATS model years (2013–2016); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain20%
Suspension20%
Steering20%
Electrical20%
Fuel system, gasoline20%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
510101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 26V329000 May 2026 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall beca

  • 15V558000 Sep 2015 Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.

    Risk. If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15299.

  • 15V463000 Jul 2015 Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

    Risk. Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15568. Note this recall supersedes 15V-106.

  • 15V358000 Jun 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Pedals And Linkages

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

    Risk. If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Manufacturer communications 1776

Cadillac filed 1776 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: after positioning shift lever into park, it fails to hold and vehicle…
  • Ome customers may comment on a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
  • Some customers may comment on a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)RWD21 / 29 / 24Regular$2,600
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRWD19 / 29 / 23Regular$2,700
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD20 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)RWD21 / 32 / 25Regular$2,500
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)RWD18 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2013–2019 Cadillac ATS, 14.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door3189K
Infotainment, battery & electrical4177K
Oil leaks & gaskets386K
Transmission & shifter375K
Cooling system375K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors272K
Death wobble & steering156K
Windows, doors & mirrors151K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20131307345,327Engine
2014943729,890Engine
201518526,873Transmission & drivetrain
2016511221,505Transmission & drivetrain
2017–16–Steering
2018–5–Lights

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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