2013 Cadillac ATS: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
160
Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
8
Injuries
62.5
Severity index
Severity index 62.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Cadillac ATS ranks 73 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 50% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 48 | 30.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 45 | 28.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | 22.5% |
| STEERING | 25 | 15.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 10.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 10.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 6.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 48 of 160 complaints (30.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V463000 | 24/07/2015 | 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 open. |
| 15V558000 | 03/09/2015 | 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 cy |
| 14V446000 | 23/07/2014 | 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 f |
| 14V488000 | 08/08/2014 | 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 p |
| 14V338000 | 19/06/2014 | 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 detach |
| 13V220000 | 24/05/2013 | 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 X |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.