The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac ATS · 2016
2016 Cadillac ATS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 11,950 and 38,000 miles. Median 24,000, from 10 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 33% |
| Airbags | 8% |
| Tires | 8% |
| Engine | 8% |
| Speed control | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
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.
Manufacturer communications 1582
Cadillac filed 1582 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips,…
- Ome customers may comment on a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Cadillac ATS V-Series 2DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 22 / 32 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 20 / 29 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
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.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 189K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 177K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 3 | 86K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 75K |
| Cooling system | 3 | 75K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 72K |
| Death wobble & steering | 1 | 56K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 51K |
Nearby model years
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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