2015 CADILLAC ATS — Owner-Reported Problems

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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 26V329000 was reported 797 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (4)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 15V358000

   Report date

   Jun 9, 2015

   Component:

   SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

   Consequence:

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

   Remedy:

   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.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 15V463000

   Report date

   Jul 24, 2015

   Component:

   VISIBILITY

   Consequence:

   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.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 15V558000

   Report date

   Sep 3, 2015

   Component:

   VISIBILITY

   Consequence:

   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.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 26V329000

   Report date

   May 21, 2026

   Component:

   AIR BAGS

   Consequence:

   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.

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