2016 Cadillac ATS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Cadillac ATS, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Cadillac ATS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Inflator module (air bags)
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.
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.…
-
Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
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.
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…
-
Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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…
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…
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Cadillac ATS have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,451 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2026 · Electrical system
“On 3rd differential in 2 years. Dealer won’t fix without us paying ANOTHER $4,700. There is NO way a differential goes 3 times in 2 years. Something is wrong. Help!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Cadillac ATS (ATS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–22 / 27–32 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.5/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Cadillac ATS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac ATS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cadillac ATS | 6 | 160 |
| 2014 Cadillac ATS | 4 | 104 |
| 2015 Cadillac ATS | 4 | 29 |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS | 3 | 32 |
| 2017 Cadillac ATS | 2 | 32 |
| 2018 Cadillac ATS | 2 | 21 |
| 2019 Cadillac ATS | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2016 Cadillac ATS
How do I know if my 2016 Cadillac ATS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Cadillac ATS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V463000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.