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2015 Cadillac ATS recalls & problems

The 2015 Cadillac ATS has 4 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (6 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints30filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2015 Cadillac ATS in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMay 21, 2026

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 26V3290005,014 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
VisibilitySep 3, 2015

Defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall 15V55800096,145 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
VisibilityJul 24, 2015

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 15V46300063,665 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 9, 2015

Pedals and linkages

Recall 15V3580002,163 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.1%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2015 Cadillac ATS NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2015 Cadillac ATS NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

ATS

25mpg combined
City / highway21 / 32 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

ATS

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

ATS

23mpg combined
City / highway19 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

ATS AWD

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

ATS

22mpg combined
City / highway18 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

ATS AWD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Steering610153,099 mi
Electrical system6000—
Power train510185,000 mi
Exterior lighting4000—
Unknown or other4000—
Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger4000—
Suspension2101—
TiresSidewall2000—
Service brakes2000—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Fuel system, gasoline1000—
Equipment1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.