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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Cadillac ATS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 30
Latest campaign: May 21, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	Sep 3, 2015	15V558000 15V463000
Air bags	1	May 21, 2026	26V329000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jun 9, 2015	15V358000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 21, 2026Latest campaign


May 21, 202626V329000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V329000 What's 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 NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V329000 · May 21, 2026
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
Jun 9, 201515V358000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V358000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V358000 · Jun 9, 2015

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 component30

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

30Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Steering	6	20	1	1
Electrical system	6	20	0	0
Power train	5	17	1	1
Unknown or other	4	13	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	13	0	0
Air bags	3	10	0	0
Service brakes	3	10	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	7	0	0
Tires	2	7	0	0
Suspension	2	7	1	1
Engine	1	3	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	3	0	0
Hydraulic	1	3	0	0
Equipment	1	3	0	0

2 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
“The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770205
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac ATS. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted.”
Filed 07/21/2026 · ODI 11751834
Engine
“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.”
Filed 04/24/2026 · ODI 11733655

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2015 Cadillac ATS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac ATS have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac ATS. The most recent, 26V329000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Cadillac ATS recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Cadillac ATS?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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