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Cadillac ATS

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

379

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

3,317

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

151

Condition issue

113

Engine behavior

68

Infotainment behavior

63

Reporting mechanism

63

Vibration/harshness

49

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

47

Steering behavior

43

Performance issue

33

Noise

26

Safety restraint issue

25

Driver assistance issue

23

Braking behavior

22

Lighting behavior

14

Fluid issue

13

HVAC behavior

12

Thermal issue

12

Safety restraint behavior

9

Electrical issue

8

Ride/handling behavior

7

Starting behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

6

Access/entry issue

4

Smell

4

Communication/network issue

3

Recent change

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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.

2017 CADILLAC ATS

Filed May 26, 2026


Transmission fluid temperature sensor in the 8 speed automatic 8L90 transmission from GM is a known issue. Causes vehicle to shift/jerk erratically especially in stop and go traffic.

2018 CADILLAC ATS

Filed May 12, 2026


Both side mirrors failed. Internal components corroded, one almost fell off when driving, the other later became completely detached. Failed parts that could have caused a major safety issue if they were to fail during operation.

2016 CADILLAC ATS

Filed May 3, 2026


On 3rd differential in 2 years. Dealer won’t fix without us paying ANOTHER $4,700. There is NO way a differential goes 3 times in 2 years. Something is wrong. Help!!

2017 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Apr 25, 2026


Driving home message came up on the dash, saying, power steering problem. Next thing you know, it was extremely hard to turn the wheel left or right.

2015 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Apr 24, 2026


Fuel and/or combustion problem leading to excessive emissions at unpredictable times. I mean so much smoke suddenly comes out that the driver behind can't see, and it seems the car may be on fire.

2017 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Mar 3, 2026


I have replaced two brand new tires on the back right. I then saw that there was a TSB for the very issue im having with my vehicle. A slow loss of air from the back right tire. The TSB link is https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=11017016 Its a slow.loss of air that eventually ends you up with a blown tire on the side of the road which has happened twice to me now. There is no location on the vehicle for a spare tire coincidentally. I still have the tires with damage to them for proof . My brakes…

2015 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Feb 6, 2026


I bought my car from a dealership. Owned it for 2yrs 2mo. 107k miles First issue came up after 3-4 months. Faulty power steering. Took it to service at a dealership they said I would need my wire harness assembly replaced as well as a steering gear. Problem still persists. Also one of the mechanics there showed me that the previous owner glued harness connector components together which is why I started seeing issues that weren't there before. Now today three new warning/service lights: abs,…

2018 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Dec 22, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that the F-module, Part Number: 86815664, used to control the engine Auto START/STOP, needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted for the part and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had contacted approximately 6 dealers, who confirmed that the part was…

2016 CADILLAC ATS

Filed Nov 24, 2025


My 2016 Cadillac ATS Coupe has a serious repeating safety defect. The vehicle violently shakes, vibrates, and becomes unstable while driving. This happened TWICE. Both times the rear bolts came out except one. Both mechanics who inspected it said they have NEVER seen this before. The first time, I paid $4,000 out of pocket at another shop. The problem happened again, proving this is a manufacturing defect. My AXP diagnostic on November 4, 2025 confirms major rear differential/axle issues. The…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.