The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted by phone, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
The worst 2015 Cadillac Ats problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical6
- Steering6
- Transmission5
- Lights4
- Airbags3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical6
- Steering6
- Transmission5
- Lights4
- Airbags3
- Brakes3
- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 4
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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 on May 21, 2026.
Recall number 26V329000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V558000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V463000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V358000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Cadillac Ats 1,776
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- Unknown or other
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates a procedure to clean oil leaking from the rain sensor.
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
2015 Cadillac Ats crash test ratings
Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2015 Cadillac Ats fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 19-21 | 29 | 23-24 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 22 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 2015 Cadillac Ats owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Fuel and/or combustion problem leading to excessive emissions at unpredictable times. I mean so much smoke suddenly comes out that the driver behind can't see, and it seems the car may be on fire.
I bought my car from a dealership. Owned it for 2yrs 2mo. 107k miles First issue came up after 3-4 months. Faulty power steering. Took it to service at a dealership they said I would need my wire harness assembly replaced as well as a steering gear. Problem still persists. Also one of the mechanics there showed me that the previous owner glued harness connector components together which is why I started seeing issues that weren't there before. Now today three new warning/service lights: abs, brake warning and traction control lights. I think it is the battery but I haven't tested it. Someone online with the same issue said he had to replace the electronic brake control module. So this issue has not been diagnosed. As a result of the traction control malfunctioning suddenly I spun out on the highway in slippery conditions but did not collide with anything. Both issues are available for inspection. More information can be found on the quote in the attatchment.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Fire Hawk A5V2, Tire Size: 225/45/R18, DOT Number: 17X4F9J46. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH in rain, the vehicle hydroplaned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The tire failure mileage was approximately 1,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
We have owned the 2015 ATS Cadillac since August 31, 2016 . The rear glass is blurry when looking back from the front seat. We replaced the rear view mirror thought that was the problem but didn’t correct. I checked on the windshield glass. I took these number off the rear glass. GM DOT-376 AS2 M2H3 Trans 70 o/o Min. E6 43R-008011 AGC Automotive 30 B A006450 Tempered GS.I have a picture showing the above Info. Taken from the rear glass…..
The white pearl paint is chippng off everywhere. It started aat the drivers door directly under the rear view mirror. The underside of the trunk deck lid is completely paint free at this point. There are bubbles eroding on the drivers side rear fender area. When a paint meter was used to check the thickneess of the paint - it was disagnosed at a "1'", WHICH IS THE THINNEST possible number on the paint meter. I would like to demand that these parts of my PRISTINE car be repainted at no cost to myself.
The CUE SYSTEM not totally working, and panel plastic is all spider web looking. I view this as a very bad problem( it won’t go to settings), no radio, can’t set the clock Not sure on all the problems as I can’t get to it to find out.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle hesitated to respond as needed. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake sensors had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V645000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was not available.
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Questions about the 2015 Cadillac Ats
Is the 2015 Cadillac Ats reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2015 Cadillac Ats, close to a typical Ats model year.
What is the 2015 Cadillac Ats year score?
The 2015 Cadillac Ats scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Cadillac Ats: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Cadillac Ats?
Electrical system, with 6 complaints. Next is steering (6).
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac Ats have?
4 recalls, covering air bags, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
Is the 2015 Cadillac Ats safe in a crash?
In government crash tests the 2015 Cadillac Ats scored 5 out of 5 stars overall, depending on body style and drivetrain (2 versions tested).
What year does the Cadillac Ats have the most electrical problems?
The Cadillac Ats model years with the most electrical complaints are 2013 (36 complaints) and 2014 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Cadillac Ats get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Cadillac Ats range from 21 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21 city and 32 highway.
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