Cadillac ATS years to avoid
The Cadillac ATS years to avoid are 2013, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
557
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2013–2019
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
ATS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 255 | |
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 143 |
Every ATS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 42 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 45 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 42 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 143 | 4 | |
| 2013avoid | 255 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac ATS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the ATS years to avoid are 2013, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Cadillac ATS?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among ATS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac ATS have?
Across all model years, the ATS has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 557 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.