Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-220300 on Form S-8 and Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 333-181163 on Form S-8 of our report dated February 16, 2018 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. and the effectiveness of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2017.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Detroit, Michigan

June 6, 2018