2014 Cadillac ATS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ATS is equiped with the adaptive forward light which has an auto-leveling and calibration feature. This malfunctions infrequently causing the headlights to be aimed too high and blind oncoming traffic. The car need to be complete shutoff then restarted to trigger the recalibration process to fix this intermittent issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10681659, filed 2015-02, 500 miles“The car has a cracked cue screen from the inside which operates all the functions for defrosting, air-conditioning, and heating. The only way to use any of the air/heat is to have the auto button. The options on the steering wheel do not work at all. This has now become a very very severe safety issue when driving the vehicle and you need to have the front windshield clear. I also subscribe to siriusxm radio and you cannot use the radio at all from the cue system or the steering wheel to change the channels or volume. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122855, filed 2018-08, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac ATS
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Cadillac ATS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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