2016 Cadillac ATS-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ATS-V years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. That is the most of any ATS-V model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 24,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Cadillac ATS-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 70,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Cadillac ATS-V recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the freeway the engine lost power and i had to pull over to avoid a possible accident. Got a flashing check engine light and stablitrack light came on. Took it to the dealer they got p0300 code. Had to replace the piston and rings. Only 70250 miles and gm would not completely cover…
On saturday december 22nd i was going to a car meet. On my way to the meet i was having some electrical issues with my car. The radio and my seats were acting weird. The radio would turn up and down by itself and the heated seats would turn on and off. I got to the meet and everything was fine. On…
While driving vehicle slowly or in stop and go traffic, the transmission shifts very rough between the lower gears on upshifts and downshifts and will hold a gear hanging while trying to brake or accelerate and cause the vehicle to rapidly lunge forward and cause a potential accident as it becomes…
Other Cadillac ATS-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 ATS-V | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ATS-V model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.