How many engine complaints does the 2013 Cadillac ATS have?

NHTSA lists 54 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is 34% of the 160 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Cadillac ATS engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.

At what mileage do 2013 ATS engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 6,160 miles.

What is the most common engine complaint on the 2013 ATS?

Owners most frequently report the engine stalling quietly while coasting to a stop or idling in neutral, along with a rough idle or shaking sensation at stops.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this category lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.

2013 Cadillac ATS Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 54 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, 34% of all 160 complaints filed for the year, the highest share among model years shown. There are no related recalls tied to this engine complaint data. Median mileage at failure was 6,160.

Engine complaints: 54; 34% of 160
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 6,160 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling quietly and without warning while coasting to a stop or sitting in neutral, especially on manual transmission cars.
Multiple owners describe a rough idle or shaking sensation felt through the engine while stopped at traffic lights, which dealers were sometimes unable to diagnose with a code reader.
Some owners report the vehicle losing power to the engine or acting as if not in gear after pressing the accelerator, with the tachometer revving unexpectedly.
Owners describe stalling that recurs repeatedly, in some cases more than a dozen times, even after dealer visits and software updates.
A smaller number of complaints mention the vehicle failing to respond properly when braking or accelerating from a stop, contributing to crashes.

When 2013 Cadillac ATS engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2013, latest Jun 2, 2025.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2013 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Cadillac ATS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by ATS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201354 (34%)
201417 (16%)
20152 (7%)
20166 (19%)
20173 (9%)
20181 (5%)
20191 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Cadillac ATS have?: NHTSA lists 54 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Cadillac ATS, which is 34% of the 160 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Cadillac ATS engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do 2013 ATS engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 6,160 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2013 ATS?: Owners most frequently report the engine stalling quietly while coasting to a stop or idling in neutral, along with a rough idle or shaking sensation at stops.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this category lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.