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2015 Cadillac ATS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac ATS. The most recent was reported on May 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ATS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac ATS, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V329000May 21, 2026Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
15V558000September 3, 2015Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System
15V463000July 24, 2015Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
15V358000June 9, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Systems involved: Visibility (2) · Air Bags (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V329000Manufacturer no. N262555870

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
May 21, 2026
Owner notification
August 16, 2027
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,014 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac ATS
June 24, 2014 – June 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATS

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V329000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V558000Manufacturer no. 15299

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2015
Owner notification
October 16, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
96,145 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac ATS
May 1, 2014 – June 26, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS sedan vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to September 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger system may generate excessive heat due to excessive cycling or continuous operation.

Safety risk

If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15299.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V558000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V463000Manufacturer no. 15568

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 24, 2015
Owner notification
August 19, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
63,665 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac ATS
May 1, 2014 – June 26, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to June 25, 2015. The affected vehicles may experience the roof panel closing automatically when the non-recessed switches are pressed and the roof panel is open. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Safety risk

Because the switch is not recessed, the roof panel switch may inadvertently be pressed resulting in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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. Note this recall supersedes 15V-106.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V463000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V358000Manufacturer no. 15352

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2015
Owner notification
July 6, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,163 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Cadillac ATS
January 27, 2015 – March 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
ATS

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

Safety risk

If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V358000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 21, 2026.