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Representative 2017 model. Photo: Alistair Fernandez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Cadillac ATS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Mar 20, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Mar 20, 2025
Fuel system, gasoline1May 31, 2018

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 20, 2025Latest campaign
Mar 20, 202525V175000

Steering: electric power assist system

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V175000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V175000 · Mar 20, 2025
May 31, 201818V358000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
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 component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train732000
Electrical system314000
Steering314000
Fuel/propulsion system29000
Unknown or other29000
Air bags29101
Exterior lighting29000
Structure15000
Suspension15000
Tires15000
Equipment15000
Engine15000

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

  • Power train

    “The vehicle has suffered a severe mechanical failure of the rear differential assembly, rendering it completely undrivable.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769806
  • Structure

    “Both side mirrors failed. Internal components corroded, one almost fell off when driving, the other later became completely detached.”

    Filed 05/12/2026 · ODI 11737210
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.”

    Filed 12/22/2025 · ODI 11706515

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2018 Cadillac ATS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac ATS have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Cadillac ATS. The most recent, 25V175000 (reported March 20, 2025), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Cadillac ATS?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (32%). 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 2018 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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