Recall 15V558000: 2013–2016 Cadillac ATS
- Report received
- Sep 3, 2015
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Potentially affected
- 96,145vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Cadillac ATS161 complaints
- 2014 Cadillac ATS104 complaints
- 2015 Cadillac ATS30 complaints
- 2016 Cadillac ATS32 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.