Model year
2016 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 32 complaints for the 2016 Cadillac ATS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), AIR BAGS (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,550, 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
26V329000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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…
Complaints
32 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 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 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| ATS · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| ATS · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| ATS · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| ATS · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| ATS AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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