MYRModel Year Report

2013 Cadillac ATS

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2013 Cadillac ATS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:27.114Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac ATS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2013: 160 complaints 2013 2014: 102 complaints 2014 2015: 28 complaints 2015 2016: 32 complaints 2016 2017: 32 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019
2013: 160 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013160
2014102
201528
201632
201732
201821
20192

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 30%

30% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND A CAR AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES FOR THE CAR TO STOP, INSTEAD IT ACCELERATED AND SMASHED IN TO A CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131126

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive, the vehicle failed to shift out of park. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230918

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I WAS PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BEHIND A CAR AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES FOR THE CAR TO STOP, INSTEAD IT ACCELERATED AND SMASHED IN TO A CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131126

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130613 — electrical system, exterior lighting

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 201

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's rec

Campaign 13V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140815 — seats

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014.

Campaign 14V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140829 — power train

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014.

Campaign 14V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141120 — seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to May 1, 2013.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front the driver's and the passenger's lap belt pretensioners, free of charge. Parts are not currently available.

Campaign 14V488000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150819 — visibility

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15568.

Campaign 15V463000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151016 — visibility

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control module to remove the automatic rear defogger "on" function, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015.

Campaign 15V558000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Cadillac ATS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V220000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V446000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V338000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V488000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V463000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V558000 (visibility) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Cadillac ATS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac ATS have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.