2019 Cadillac ATS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 26, 2025 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ATS years
Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac ATS. That ranks 7th out of 7 ATS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Cadillac ATS
A 2013 Cadillac ATS in Crystal Red Tintcoat with 18" x 8" forged, machine-finished aluminum wheels on display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Autoviva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Cadillac ATS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~14,000 mi
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Engine150%14,000——
Service Brakes150%———
Steering150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Cadillac ATS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle has an issue where it intermittently throws errors, loses power, accelerates on its own, and is difficult to steer. I purchased it with 12,800 miles in it and it has been having this issue since then and no one has been able to fix it. It appears from maintenance records it has been…

Steering · received Sep 26, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11689817

The engine stopped itself when i was at a complete stop at a traffic signal. After a few minutes i was able to start the engine again. It did this three times in the space of an hour. Always at a complete stop.

Engine · received Jul 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11337683

Other Cadillac ATS years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201920
2018 ATS222
2017 ATS332
2016 ATS323
2015 ATS304
2014 ATS1044
2013 ATS1606

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac ATS?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Cadillac ATS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2019 Cadillac ATS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ATS model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.