MYRModel Year Report

2014 Cadillac ATS

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2014 Cadillac ATS
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:44.133Z

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, 2014 highlighted. 2013: 160 complaints 2013 2014: 104 complaints 2014 2015: 29 complaints 2015 2016: 32 complaints 2016 2017: 32 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2019
2014: 104 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013160
2014104
201529
201632
201732
201821
20192

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC ATS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE RAN OVER HER FEET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180828

In August 2026, at approximately 99,639 miles, my 2014 Cadillac ATS was taken to an authorized Cadillac dealership for service. During the inspection, the dealership discovered and diagnosed a leaking right rear axle shaft seal.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260824

My 2014 Cadillac ATS experienced a transmission shift cable/linkage failure. After driving normally, I pulled into my garage and moved the shifter to Park. The physical shifter was in Park, but the instrument cluster continued to indicate Drive (D).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260817

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

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My airbag is defective and other vin numbers on my make and model and year were recalled and mine hasn’t and doesn’t work. Light still remains on. I have low mileage on my car too. Please do a recall on my airbag for my vin.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231106

Also filed under AIR BAGS

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE; DROVE INTO ROUGH MEDIAN GOING AT A DOWNHILL ANGLE. HIT TWO CULVERTS (MADE OF STEEL AND CONCRETE), ONE OF WHICH SENT THE CAR AIRBORNE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180220

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 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

2014 Cadillac ATS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V446000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V338000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V463000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V558000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 Cadillac ATS?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac ATS have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.