2018 Cadillac ATS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Cadillac ATS, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Cadillac ATS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electric power assist system (steering)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300,…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Cadillac ATS have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,766 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Both side mirrors failed. Internal components corroded, one almost fell off when driving, the other later became completely detached. Failed parts that could have caused a major safety issue if they w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 12, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Cadillac ATS (ATS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–22 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3.6 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 |
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| 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 2018 Cadillac ATS
How do I know if my 2018 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 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 18V358000).
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.