The Lemon IndexCadillac ATS recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2019 Cadillac ATS, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Illustrations (AI-generated) of the cars shown, not photos of specific cars. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit text
Every recall 11
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model years 2015–2016 New: most likely still open
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
5,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V329000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2017–2018
The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V175000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2017
The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
26,772 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V086000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018
The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V358000
- Visibility · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2013–2016
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.
96,145 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V558000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2015 · model years 2013–2016
The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open.
63,665 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V463000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2015
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.
2,163 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V358000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
48,114 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V488000
Show all 11 recalls
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2013–2014
Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
124,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V446000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
90,750 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V338000
- Electrical · recall issued May 2013 · model year 2013
Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
10,210 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V220000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
Tap a year for its problems, complaints and Lemon Index.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your ATS?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac ATS have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 21.
Which Cadillac ATS year has the most recalls?
The 2013, with 6 campaigns. 2015: 4, 2014: 4, 2016: 3.
What are most Cadillac ATS recalls about?
Steering: 2 of the 11 campaigns. Then visibility (2) and airbags (1).
What is the newest Cadillac ATS recall?
Airbags, filed May 2026 (NHTSA 26V329000): The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
What is the biggest Cadillac ATS recall?
NHTSA 14V446000 (seats, Jul 2014) covers 124,007 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
How do I check if my Cadillac ATS has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Cadillac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Cadillac ATS: problems and best years · All Cadillac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
Know someone with a ATS?