Model year
2018 Cadillac ATS
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2018 Cadillac ATS (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (7), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$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
25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
18V358000 · May 31, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 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 · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| ATS · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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