2013 CADILLAC ATS Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Cadillac ATS has 13 recalls, the most serious being a transmission shift cable that can detach while driving, causing the vehicle to move in an unintended direction or leaving the driver unable to shift into Park. A fire risk also ranks near the top: the coil antenna module that powers the rear defogger can overheat during extended or repeated use and start a fire inside the driver-side rear pillar. On the restraint side, front seatbelt pretensioners may deploy in a crash but fail to hold the belt in the tightened position, allowing the belt to return to its original slack length and reducing protection. Front seat frames may also have an incomplete weld on the hook bracket, meaning a seat could shift or break free in a crash. Two recalls address the electric power steering assist motor, where corroding and breaking mounting bolts cause a sudden increase in steering effort, particularly at low speed. This recall specifically affects vehicles in regions with heavy road salt use. Rounding out the list, the sunroof panel can close on its own when the non-recessed switch is accidentally pressed. Brake lights on certain vehicles can flash randomly without the pedal being pressed, which may cause following drivers to misread the vehicle's braking behavior.