Model year
2013 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 160 complaints for the 2013 Cadillac ATS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (48), POWER TRAIN (41), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 160 complaints
- 2014 104 complaints
- 2015 30 complaints
- 2016 32 complaints
- 2017 33 complaints
- 2018 22 complaints
- 2019 2 complaints
Recalls
15V558000 · Sep 3, 2015
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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…
15V463000 · Jul 24, 2015
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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…
14V488000 · Aug 8, 2014
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt…
14V446000 · Jul 23, 2014
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the…
14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may…
13V220000 · May 24, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac…
Complaints
160 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 0, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| ATS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| ATS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| ATS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| ATS · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| ATS AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| ATS · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| ATS · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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