The airbag in your driver's side is a safety device that deploys in a crash to cushion your body. In some 2015-2016 Cadillac models, the airbag's inflator could fail and rupture during deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, it could spray sharp metal fragments towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll get a letter from GM explaining the issue and the fix, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.
Your ATS sedan has a tiny coil antenna that helps power the rear defogger system. In some 2013-2016 models, this antenna can heat up too much if it's used too much or stuck in a loop.
Risk if Unfixed
If the antenna gets too hot, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk that could cause damage to your vehicle or even harm you.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will update the climate control module to prevent the rear defogger from turning on automatically, and this service is free. You'll get a notification when it's time for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the coil antenna generates excessive heat, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
The sun/moon roof assembly in your 2013-2016 Cadillac ATS has a switch that controls the roof's opening and closing. However, this switch isn't recessed, so it can be accidentally pressed when you're not even touching it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the roof switch is pressed accidentally, the roof panel could close suddenly while it's open. This could lead to a personal injury, especially if you're a passenger who's not buckled in.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will replace the roof console switch trim plate, at no cost to you. This will prevent accidental roof closures and ensure your safety. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
