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2016 Cadillac ATS-V

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

12.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,123

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2026246 · manufacturer campaign N262555870

21 May 2026

Transport Canada lists: ATS 2015–2016 · CTS 2015–2016 · Escalade ESV 2015–2016 · SRX 2013, 2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

328 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020291 · manufacturer campaign N202301950

25 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: ATS 2013–2016 · CTS 2014–2016 · Camaro 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced.

3,715 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018463 · manufacturer campaign 18285

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: ATS 2013–2016 · CTS 2014–2016 · Camaro 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.

1,851 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015390 · manufacturer campaign 15299

3 September 2015

Transport Canada lists: ATS 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain 4-door sedans, the coil antenna module located in the driver side rear pillar, which powers the rear defogger system, could generate significant temperatures if the module is subjected to excessive cycling or continuous operation. This could result in a fire developing inside the rear pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle, which could cause injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the Electronic Climate Control (ECC) module software to remove the automatic rear defogger “on” function that occurs as a result of manual or remote start of the vehicle. 2013 models also have a “continuous on” feature (enabled at highway speeds in low temperatures) that will also be disabled. Note: The base functionality of the rear defogger will not be lost.

10,381 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015322 · manufacturer campaign 15568

21 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: ATS 2013–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with power-operated sunroof system may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 118 - Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems. The roof panels could close automatically when the non-recessed portion of the “Slide” or “Tilt” switches are pressed and the roof panel is open, which is contrary to the standard. The switch could be more susceptible to an inadvertent actuation, which could result in unintended auto-closure of the roof panel, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the roof console accessory switch trim plate. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-075. Vehicles having been serviced as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

7,922 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 7% of 186 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
289 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V at 12.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 289 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Cadillac ATS-V for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,123 in fuel, producing roughly 4,654 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.