2016 Cadillac ATS recalls (3)

Every 2016 Cadillac ATS recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Air Bags · NHTSA 26V329000

  May 21, 2026Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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 NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 15V463000

  Jul 24, 2015Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 15V558000

  Mar 9, 2015Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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2016 Cadillac ATS complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ATS, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries. Cadillac has issued at least 1,540 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train11
• Electrical System7
• Air Bags5
• Engine4
• Steering4
• Wheels4

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (661)
• Electrical System (383)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (257)
• Engine (231)
• Power Train (227)
• Unknown Or Other (137)

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Other Cadillac ATS model years

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