repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Cadillac ATSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2017 Cadillac ATS, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-175 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Cadillac ATS has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Steering
6Electrical system
5Power train
3Engine
2Air bags
2Service brakes
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Structure
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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 · 2020 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase 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
2017 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
2017 Cadillac ATS safety ratings
2017 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- 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.
My 2017 Cadillac ATS had the Electric Power Steering failed and I found a recall for the same year make and model went to the dealer and they said my vin isn't part of that recall but this vehicle has 49K miles and there was no reason it failed. They need to expand the recall.
Driving home message came up on the dash, saying, power steering problem. Next thing you know, it was extremely hard to turn the wheel left or right.
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to Auto Repair Garage, where a routine inspection was performed, and the contact was informed that no failure was found. The contact…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.