NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Cadillac ATS-V Safety Record
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V enters the safety discussion with zero recalls on file and a single owner complaint reported to NHTSA. This clean record, however, accompanies a significant gap in federal safety assessment: NHTSA has not crash-tested this model, leaving it without a star rating or a computed Safety Index. Consequently, a comprehensive safety conclusion, positive or negative, cannot be drawn from the available federal data.
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V?
Zero federal recall campaigns mark the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V. Its complaint file contains a single unverified engine-related allegation, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. For this low-volume performance model, a single complaint on record indicates a notably sparse footprint, though low complaint volume can reflect limited sales numbers. No other model years of the ATS-V have NHTSA crash-test results, so structural context from tested years is unavailable. The Clean burden band indicates only the regulatory paper trail, not crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V have any recalls?
The 2019 Cadillac ATS-V has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V?
NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V. That single report targets the Engine component. It is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA or any other authority.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V?
Before finalizing any purchase of this seven-year-old vehicle, run the specific VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recalls have been issued or remain unrepaired on that individual unit.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 ATS-V, placing it in the Clean burden band for this model year.
- One unverified owner complaint targeting the Engine component is the entirety of the NHTSA complaint record for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to it.
- No tested sibling years of the ATS-V exist in the NHTSA data covered here, so shoppers cannot use a related-year crash result as a structural proxy for this vehicle.
FAQ2019 Cadillac ATS-V safety questions
Was the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac ATS-V 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.