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2015 Cadillac ATS Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Cadillac ATS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Cadillac ATS, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Cadillac ATS owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac ATS, describing incidents dated September 12, 2015 to October 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Steering 6 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 4 complaints
  • Air Bags 3 complaints

Of the 30 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 30 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11770205 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted by phone, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The…

  • ODI #11751834 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

  • ODI #11733655 · Filed

    Fuel and/or combustion problem leading to excessive emissions at unpredictable times. I mean so much smoke suddenly comes out that the driver behind can't see, and it seems the car may be on fire.

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Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

NHTSA #26V329000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 5,014 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N262555870 · Vehicles built June 24, 2014 – June 23, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat

NHTSA #15V558000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System · NHTSA notice

Reported September 3, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 96,145 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15299 · Owners notified October 16, 2015 · Vehicles built May 1, 2014 – June 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Operated Roof Panel/FMVSS 118

NHTSA #15V463000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported July 24, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 63,665 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15568 · Owners notified August 19, 2015 · Vehicles built May 1, 2014 – June 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Pedal Bracket may Fracture

NHTSA #15V358000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported June 9, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 2,163 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15352 · Owners notified July 6, 2015 · Vehicles built January 27, 2015 – March 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Cadillac ATS model years

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