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2018 Cadillac ATS Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
19,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Cadillac ATS, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac ATS. The contact stated that while the front passenger’s side seat was occupied, the air bag (SRS) restraint system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11528452, filed 2023-06, 19,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201829%
201726%
2016516%
2015310%
201477%
201396%

Other parts of the 2018 Cadillac ATS

Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Cadillac ATS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology