With 5 recalls and 160 complaints, the 2013 Cadillac ATS rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

160

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V4460002014-23-07

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. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

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14V4880002014-08-08

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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. In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.

If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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15V4630002015-24-07

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

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."

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.

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15V5580002015-03-09

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

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.

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

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14V3380002014-19-06

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Cadillac ATS's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 160 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train26

02Engine22

03Electrical System13

04Steering8

05Unknown Or Other8

160 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac ATS Fuel Economy

21–26mpg combined

18-22city

26-32hwy

$1,700-$2,100/yr

Fuel economy for the 2013 Cadillac ATS ranges from 21 to 26 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

ATS - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

ATS - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

21 city31 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

ATS - Manual 6-spd

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr6/10 Average

ATS AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr6/10 Average

ATS - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

ATS AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Cadillac ATS

35States

31%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

4713%

FLFlorida

4112%

MIMichigan

226%

ILIllinois

195%

DCWashington DC

175%

CACalifornia

175%

NCNorth Carolina

154%

PAPennsylvania

154%

INIndiana

123%

OHOhio

113%

GAGeorgia

103%

DEDelaware

93%

AZArizona

93%

OROregon

82%

TNTennessee

82%

VA7

NVNevada

72%

WAWashington

72%

COColorado

72%

MOMissouri

72%

MAMassachusetts

62%

NJNew Jersey

62%

NY6

OK6

MD5

MN4

WI4

CT4

AL3

NH3

KY3

UT2

RI2

KS2

LA2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Cadillac ATS?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Cadillac ATS a good car to buy?

The 2013 Cadillac ATS has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $481 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2013 Cadillac ATS?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, based on 160 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.