no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Cadillac ATSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac ATS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-463 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Yahya S. from Livonia, United States, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Cadillac ATS has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
3Air bags
2Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Suspension
2Tires
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Cadillac ATS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other ATS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ATS median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Cadillac ATS safety ratings
2015 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What ATS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought my car from a dealership. Owned it for 2yrs 2mo. 107k miles First issue came up after 3-4 months. Faulty power steering. Took it to service at a dealership they said I would need my wire harness assembly replaced as well as a steering gear. Problem still persists. Also one of the mechanics…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was a clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact activated the parking brake, and the vehicle was able to…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact decelerated and pulled into the driveway of a business. However, the contact was able to park on the side of…
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