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2016 Cadillac ATS

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
25
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints35
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 Cadillac ATS

3 recalls
35 complaints
25 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
35
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 15V463000high

    Visibility issue

    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."

  • 15V558000high

    Visibility issue

    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.

  • 26V329000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    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.

Consumer complaints

35 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

35
Total
3
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE14
  • AIR BAGS5
  • STEERING4
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • WHEELS/TIRES3

Notable Issues

35 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)14
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)5
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

22

City

31

Hwy

25

Comb

Annual cost
$3,000
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Cadillac ATS years

Common problems

Cadillac ATS problems

118 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V329000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  2. Recall

    Recall 15V558000

    If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 15V463000

    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.