KnownCarProblems2015 Cadillac Ats Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac Ats, most often about the steering (20% of complaints). It is 5th of 7 Ats model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2015 Cadillac Ats problems
Steering
6 complaints · 20%First in line while stopped at a left-turn light on a city street. Light turned green, began to accelerate. Mid-way through the turn, heard a "pop", lost steering control, and the rear end spun car into the curb. Keep in mind this is a 4-wheel-drive car. When the car came to a stop, the nose of the car was resting on…
I was backing out of my parking space when I heard a noise and realized that I could not turn the steering wheel. I moves the car forward into the parking space again and a message on the display screen read to service power steering. Upon my research the electrical module or motor has been know to stop working. I was…
Electrical
6 complaints · 20%I was backing out of my parking space when I heard a noise and realized that I could not turn the steering wheel. I moves the car forward into the parking space again and a message on the display screen read to service power steering. Upon my research the electrical module or motor has been know to stop working. I was…
On february 22nd 2021 the car had to be towed to a auto repair shop. It was determined that the wiring was wet and the entire wiring had completely burned out. I have had numerous repairs done on this vehicle from the time I purchased it to the present date.
Transmission
5 complaints · 17%First in line while stopped at a left-turn light on a city street. Light turned green, began to accelerate. Mid-way through the turn, heard a "pop", lost steering control, and the rear end spun car into the curb. Keep in mind this is a 4-wheel-drive car. When the car came to a stop, the nose of the car was resting on…
I noticed a roaring noise while driving the vehicle several months before taking it in to the dealer I went to barkley Cadillac gmc in tuscaloosa alabama and was told that the rear end had a problem and needed to be replaced.
Lights
4 complaints · 13%The headlights do not provide adequate illumination under all driving conditions. I am a retired airline pilot with 20-20 vision. The city I live in does not have sidewalks and I have had several close calls with street walkers that can be easily seen by other makes and models. Nhtsa rates the 2015 Cadillac Ats worst…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 13%The vehicle cue screen cracking. I had the screen replaced in 2017 and now the screen is cracked. Consumer stated there is a lawsuit against gm for using plastic screens from 2012 Cadillac models when it was manufactured. Currently Cadillac is charging $1,000 to $2,000 to repair the screen.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 10%Brakes
3 complaints · 10%Started vehicle and went in reserve. Their was no response from the brakes as I pressed on the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to move rearward. I had to apply hard pressure to stop the vehicle. Brake pedal barely moves as I press it. Hard to stop vehicle.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Ats. The contact stated that the brakes became inoperable and failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The brake assist and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brakes three weeks prior however…
Air bags
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: sensor.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Cadillac Ats recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is n262555870. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 21, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk: If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15299.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is 15568. Note this recall supersedes 15v-106.
Full defect summary
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 federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2015. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15352.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 cadillac ats and cts vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Cadillac Ats
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac Ats?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (6 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac Ats have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Cadillac Ats?
- It is 5th of 7 Ats model years by number of complaints, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.