NHTSA Data Explorer
Cadillac ATS
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
384
Active records
Recalls
11
Active records
TSBs
3,317
Active records
Filing history
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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
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Reporting mechanism
Infotainment behavior
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Lighting behavior
Thermal issue
HVAC behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Ride/handling behavior
Starting behavior
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Access/entry issue
Smell
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2014 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Aug 24, 2026
In August 2026, at approximately 99,639 miles, my 2014 Cadillac ATS was taken to an authorized Cadillac dealership for service. During the inspection, the dealership discovered and diagnosed a leaking right rear axle shaft seal. I was not aware of the leak beforehand and did not receive a warning light or message indicating the condition. The dealership’s written repair order states that the right rear axle shaft seal was leaking and that the right rear axle seal was replaced. The repair was…
2014 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Aug 17, 2026
My 2014 Cadillac ATS experienced a transmission shift cable/linkage failure. After driving normally, I pulled into my garage and moved the shifter to Park. The physical shifter was in Park, but the instrument cluster continued to indicate Drive (D). The vehicle would not recognize Park, the shifter became stuck, and the vehicle would not restart because the transmission was still being detected as being in Drive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership for diagnosis. The…
2015 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jul 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
Air bag dashboard light is on
2016 CADILLAC ATS
Filed Jun 17, 2026
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on
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.