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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, driver side
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 and remedy
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
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 and remedy
Risk: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2026-05-21 · campaign 2026-246 · 328 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Steering
2020-06-25 · campaign 2020-291
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced.
Steering
2018-08-30 · campaign 2018-463
On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
Electrical
2015-09-03 · campaign 2015-390
On certain 4-door sedans, the coil antenna module located in the driver side rear pillar, which powers the rear defogger system, could generate significant temperatures if the module is subjected to excessive cycling or continuous operation. This could result in a fire developing inside the rear pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle, which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control (ECC) module software to remove the automatic rear defogger “on” function that occurs as a result of manual or remote start of the vehicle. 2013 models also have a “continuous on” feature (enabled at highway speeds in low temperatures) that will also be disabled. Note: The base functionality of the rear defogger will not be lost.
Electrical
2015-07-21 · campaign 2015-322
Certain vehicles equipped with power-operated sunroof system may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems. The roof panels could close automatically when the non-recessed portion of the “Slide” or “Tilt” switches are pressed and the roof panel is open, which is contrary to the standard. The switch could be more susceptible to an inadvertent actuation, which could result in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-075. Vehicles having been serviced as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Owner complaints (32)
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ATS (3 crashes, 5 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 32).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Cadillac ATS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Cadillac ATS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| ATS 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| ATS 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| ATS 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| ATS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| ATS AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| ATS AWD 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| ATS-V 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| ATS-V 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.