Model year 2019 · Compact Cars

2019 Cadillac ATS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Cadillac ATS at 19–25 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

19–25

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Cadillac ATS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2019 Cadillac ATS, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2019 Cadillac ATS in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Cadillac ATS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Cadillac ATS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
ATS2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium22/30/25 mpg$3,300352
ATS3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/29/23 mpg$2,900396
ATS AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400373
ATS AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/26/21 mpg$3,200433
ATS-V3.6L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg$4,350475
ATS-V3.6L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/25/20 mpg$4,100449

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Cadillac ATS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Cadillac ATS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Cadillac ATS 2DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2019 Cadillac ATS 2DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2019 Cadillac ATS-V 2DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2019 Cadillac ATS-V 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Cadillac ATS owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac ATS, most recently on Sep 26, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Cadillac ATS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system1
Engine1
Service brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac ATS model years

Cadillac ATS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2018 ATS22–25 mpg2225/5
2017 ATS22–26 mpg2335/5
2016 ATS22–26 mpg3325/5
2015 ATS21–25 mpg4305/5

All Cadillac ATS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Cadillac models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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