Safety Recalls of Cadillac ATS Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Cadillac ATS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Cadillac ATS.

NHTSA Recall #: 25V175000; Mar. 20, 2025

a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Cadillac ATS, 2018 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS, 2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 2018 Chevrolet Corvette
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V558000; Sep. 3, 2015

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V463000; Jul. 24, 2015

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V358000; Jun. 9, 2015

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac CTS
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V488000; Aug. 8, 2014

If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2013 Cadillac ATS
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ats vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to may 1, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V446000; Jul. 23, 2014

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2014 Buick Encore, 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac ELR, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2014 Chevrolet SS, 2014 GMC Sierra, 2015 GMC Sierra
Component: SEATS
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick encore and Cadillac ats; 2014 Cadillac cts, elr, Chevrolet caprice and ss vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra trucks.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V338000; Jun. 19, 2014

If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'park' position, the transmission may not be in 'park. ' if the vehicle is not in the 'park' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ats vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac cts vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V220000; May. 24, 2013

If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Cadillac XTS, 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ats and model year 2013 Cadillac xts; model year 2014 Chevrolet impala; and 2013 Chevrolet sonic vehicles. Originally, in may 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ats and model year 2013 Cadillac xts; and model year ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Cadillac ATS Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 20, 2025   Steering:electric Power Assist System 934
Sep. 3, 2015   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 96,145
Jul. 24, 2015   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 63,665
Jun. 9, 2015   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2,163
Aug. 8, 2014   Seat Belts:front 48,114
Jul. 23, 2014   Seats 124,007
Jun. 19, 2014   Power Train:automatic Transmission 90,750
May. 24, 2013   Electrical System 10,210


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Cadillac ATS Model Years

Model# Recalls
2018 Cadillac ATS 1
2017 Cadillac ATS 1
2016 Cadillac ATS 2
2015 Cadillac ATS 3
2014 Cadillac ATS 4
2013 Cadillac ATS 6