2015 Cadillac Ats Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Cadillac Ats.

20142016
Complaints
39
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Cadillac Ats Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:72,350 mi
#26 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:49,650 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:64,800 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Cadillac Ats.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,350
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,650
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,800
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Cadillac Ats

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~161,973 vehicles.

15V558000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
~96,145 affected

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.

15V463000Sunroof/Moonroof
~63,665 affected

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."

15V358000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~2,163 affected

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.

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2015 Cadillac Ats — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Cadillac Ats reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Cadillac Ats has 39 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Cadillac Ats?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 72,350 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 49,650 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 64,800 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Cadillac Ats?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,118 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Cadillac Ats?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Cadillac Ats include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Cadillac Ats have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 161,973 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Cadillac Ats?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Ats reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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