2014 Cadillac ATS: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
102
Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
10
Injuries
113.7
Severity index
Severity index 113.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Cadillac ATS ranks 26 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 81% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | 27.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 22.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 17.6% |
| ENGINE | 14 | 13.7% |
| STEERING | 10 | 9.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 6.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 4.9% |
| WHEELS | 5 | 4.9% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 28 of 102 complaints (27.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.