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2013 Cadillac ATS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 160
Latest campaign: Sep 3, 2015

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	Sep 3, 2015	15V558000 15V463000
Seat belts	1	Aug 8, 2014	14V488000
Seats	1	Jul 23, 2014	14V446000
Power train	1	Jun 19, 2014	14V338000
Electrical system	1	May 24, 2013	13V220000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 3, 2015Latest campaign


Sep 3, 201515V558000	Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V558000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V558000 · Sep 3, 2015
Jul 24, 201515V463000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V463000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V463000 · Jul 24, 2015
Aug 8, 201414V488000	Seat belts: front 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V488000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon. Risk 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. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. GM sent interim notifications on October 7, 2014 and will send a second notification when remedy parts are available. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14171. Campaign NHTSA 14V488000 · Aug 8, 2014
Jul 23, 201414V446000	Seats A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V446000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash. Risk A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340. Campaign NHTSA 14V446000 · Jul 23, 2014
Jun 19, 201414V338000	Power train: automatic transmission If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V338000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission. Risk If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179. Campaign NHTSA 14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
May 24, 201313V220000	Electrical system If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V220000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." Risk If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158. Campaign NHTSA 13V220000 · May 24, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component160

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

160Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	48	30	1	0
Power train	45	28	1	1
Electrical system	36	23	0	0
Steering	25	16	0	0
Service brakes	17	11	2	0
Unknown or other	17	11	3	1
Vehicle speed control	10	6	2	1
Air bags	9	6	3	5
Exterior lighting	7	4	0	0
Suspension	5	3	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	3	2	1
Wheels	5	3	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	2	0	0
Seats	3	2	1	1
Equipment	3	2	0	0

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“I was in a vehicle accident on 9-26-25 and was t-boned. The other driver hit me at 35-45 after she blew the stopping, I was hit on the driver side pillar and back driver door.”
Filed 09/30/2025 · ODI 11690585
Steering
“Vehicle would not steer lost power steering and loud noise. Had the vehicle towed to a mechanic.”
Filed 08/18/2025 · ODI 11681368
Engine
“Found metal shavings in oil after 13 visits to 3 different dealerships. Engine had to be replaced. Under 100,000 mikes with a service contract”
Filed 06/02/2025 · ODI 11664360

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2013 Cadillac ATS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac ATS have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Cadillac ATS. The most recent, 15V558000 (reported September 3, 2015), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Cadillac ATS recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), seats (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 160 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Cadillac ATS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Seat belts: front

Seats

Power train: automatic transmission

Electrical system