2016 Cadillac ATS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ATS. The most-reported areas: Power Train (11), Electrical System (7), Air Bags (5).
Key takeaways
- 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 20% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% |
| Steering | 4 | 11% |
| Wheels | 4 | 11% |
| Engine | 4 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 2DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2016 Cadillac ATS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 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 2026-06-17
Air bag dashboard light is on
Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-17
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V558000 Rear Defogger Coil Antenna Module may Overheat If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, not sure what is happening but car does seem to overheat off and on especially when radio is turned on
Power Train - filed 2026-05-03
On 3rd differential in 2 years. Dealer won’t fix without us paying ANOTHER $4,700. There is NO way a differential goes 3 times in 2 years. Something is wrong. Help!!
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More for the 2016 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.