2013 Cadillac ATS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Cadillac ATS. The most-reported areas: Engine (48), Power Train (45), Electrical System (36).
Key takeaways
- 160 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 30% |
| Power Train | 45 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 23% |
| Steering | 25 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2013 Cadillac ATS 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2025-09-30
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. My air bags never deployed and I was trapped inside the car until the fire department was on scene
Steering,electrical System - filed 2025-08-18
Vehicle would not steer lost power steering and loud noise. Had the vehicle towed to a mechanic. The mechanic informed me that the bolts for the electronic power steering had corroded causing the electronic steering motor to fall. He told me that it is a problem with these cars and gave me a reference number (N20230195...
Engine - filed 2025-06-02
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
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More for the 2013 Cadillac ATS
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.