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2019 Cadillac ATS Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 ATS years

The 2019 Cadillac ATS has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #7 highest of 7 ATS model years. The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
23.5
20 city / 29 hwy

Top 2019 Cadillac ATS problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Electrical System1 (50%)
  3. Engine1 (50%)
  4. Steering1 (50%)
2019 Cadillac ATS complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2020Sep 2025
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Sep 2025; peak Sep 2025 (3).

2019 Cadillac ATS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2019 Cadillac ATS fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
23.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other ATS years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002013201420152016201720182019
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good3332224.5
2018Best1721224
2019No verdict02023.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Cadillac ATS a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Cadillac ATS ranks #7 of 7 among ATS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 14,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2019 Cadillac ATS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
EPA rates the 2019 Cadillac ATS at 23.5 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.