NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Cadillac ATS Safety Record
The 2019 Cadillac ATS has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Cadillac ATS has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test regimen. This absence of data means no federal star ratings exist for the vehicle, nor can our publication compute a Safety Index score. The record does show a "Clean" recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recalls on file. Only two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. While this information clarifies the vehicle's recall and complaint history, the lack of crash-test results precludes any assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2019 Cadillac ATS was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
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 | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
The 2019 Cadillac ATS received no federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA did not assess this model year. No sibling years of the ATS appear in the federal database with crash-test results for context. The ATS holds a zero-recall record, seven years after its release. Only two unverified owner complaints have been registered, neither citing crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. These complaints cite four components: Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Engine, each represented by a single allegation. This low complaint volume provides insufficient data to identify any pattern. The absence of recalls and the minimal complaint record place the 2019 ATS in the Clean burden band.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Cadillac ATS have any recalls?
The 2019 Cadillac ATS has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no affected components, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. No corrective action has been required by federal safety regulators for this vehicle year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints tied to the 2019 Cadillac ATS. The reported components span Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Engine, each appearing once. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects or linked to any safety determination.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Cadillac ATS?
Before purchasing a specific 2019 Cadillac ATS, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov. Recalls are tied to individual VINs, and a zero-recall count at the model-year level does not guarantee that a particular vehicle has no outstanding repair obligation.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 Cadillac ATS, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and none can be inferred.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS, meaning no federal corrective-action campaigns have been issued for this specific model year.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in that complaint record.
- Shoppers should verify their specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall status is determined at the individual VIN level, not solely at the model-year level.
FAQ2019 Cadillac ATS safety questions
Was the 2019 Cadillac ATS 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 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac ATS have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Cadillac ATS. 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 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.