How do I know if my Cadillac Ats has a recall?

To know if your Cadillac Ats has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Cadillac Ats VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Cadillac Ats has an open recall?

If your Cadillac Ats is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Cadillac Ats does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Cadillac Ats are taken care of by Cadillac at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Cadillac Ats

10 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-175 · OEM N252497020

Power Steering Assist Fails

934 Potential Units Affected

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS and 7 others

NHTSA 19V-086 · OEM N182182760

Power Steering Assist Fails

26,772 Potential Units Affected

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS and 4 others

NHTSA 18V-358 · OEM 18188 18268

High Pressure Fuel Pump Detaches Causing Damage And Leak To Fuel Line

895 Potential Units Affected

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 18 others

NHTSA 15V-558 · OEM 15299

Rear Defroster Overheats

96,145 Potential Units Affected

If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS and 2 others

NHTSA 15V-463 · OEM 15568

Roof Panel May Close Unexpectedly

63,665 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS and 2 others

NHTSA 15V-358 · OEM 15352

Brake Pedal Rod May Fracture

2,163 Potential Units Affected

If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac CTS

NHTSA 14V-488 · OEM 14171

Seat Belt Concern

48,114 Potential Units Affected

If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Buick Encore

Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Cadillac Ats is affected by a new safety recall, Cadillac will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Cadillac Ats has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Cadillac Ats for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Cadillac Ats is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Cadillac Ats for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Cadillac Ats for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Cadillac Ats will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Cadillac Ats by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Cadillac Ats that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Cadillac Ats, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Cadillac Ats VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Cadillac ATS Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 10 recalls that may affect your Cadillac ATS.

Check your Cadillac ATS for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Cadillac dealership near you.

Cadillac Ats

10 Recalls

NHTSA 25V-175 · OEM N252497020

Power Steering Assist Fails

934 Potential Units Affected

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS and 7 others

NHTSA 19V-086 · OEM N182182760

Power Steering Assist Fails

26,772 Potential Units Affected

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS and 4 others

NHTSA 18V-358 · OEM 18188 18268

High Pressure Fuel Pump Detaches Causing Damage And Leak To Fuel Line

895 Potential Units Affected

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 18 others

NHTSA 15V-558 · OEM 15299

Rear Defroster Overheats

96,145 Potential Units Affected

If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS and 2 others

NHTSA 15V-463 · OEM 15568

Roof Panel May Close Unexpectedly

63,665 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac ATS and 2 others

NHTSA 15V-358 · OEM 15352

Brake Pedal Rod May Fracture

2,163 Potential Units Affected

If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac CTS

NHTSA 14V-488 · OEM 14171

Seat Belt Concern

48,114 Potential Units Affected

If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Buick Encore