Recalls ·2016 Cadillac ATS-V

2016 Cadillac ATS-V recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 31 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints31
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 26V329000 · 21 May 2026

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.

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 NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Visibility — Defroster/defogger/HVAC systemCampaign 15V558000 · 03 Sep 2015

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.

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.

Visibility — Sun/moon roof assemblyCampaign 15V463000 · 24 Jul 2015

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 3 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system1 · 33%
Seats1 · 33%
Power train1 · 33%
Engine1 · 33%

When complaints were filed

20182
20191

From owner complaints

On saturday december 22nd i was going to a car meet. On my way to the meet i was having some electrical issues with my car. The radio and my seats were acting weird. The radio would turn up and down by itself and the heated seats would turn on and off. I got to the meet and everything was fine. On my way home i was…

Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving vehicle slowly or in stop and go traffic, the transmission shifts very rough between the lower gears on upshifts and downshifts and will hold a gear hanging while trying to brake or accelerate and cause the vehicle to rapidly lunge forward and cause a potential accident as it becomes hard to apply more…

Power train · Oct 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on the freeway the engine lost power and i had to pull over to avoid a possible accident. Got a flashing check engine light and stablitrack light came on. Took it to the dealer they got p0300 code. Had to replace the piston and rings. Only 70250 miles and gm would not completely cover the cost of the…

Engine · Feb 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.