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Model year 2026 · first-year watch

2026 Cadillac Vistiq, day 412

  • 20complaints since Jul 28, 2025
  • 4recalls
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026

Changed since July

  • 3 new complaints in August, mostly about seats and electrical.
  • Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
  • 39th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.

What's been reported

NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.

  • Collision avoidance
    6
  • Other
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Windshield and wipers
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Seats
    2
  • Speed control
    1
  • Equipment
    1

Problems so far

  • Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 6 reports
  • Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 5 reports

Recent reports

“I have gotten 7 recall letters from them and also 3 phone calls and have tried numerous times to take the car in to get fixed but everytime im told by Beverly Hills Cadilac that they dont have the part yet.”

Filed Aug 12, 2026

“4 months at the dealer and they can't figure it out. Also the rear midddle seat bench it's a nightmare to retract or open.i won't recommend this car.”

Filed Apr 17, 2026

“The shiny plastic piece behind dash screen & the back of the dash screen itself create a reflection in the windshield through the entire drivers side of the car. It seems both distracting and dangerous as with any amount of sunlight you are essentially always looking through that glare to see the road.”

Filed Apr 4, 2026

“This is the second time the EV charging system has alerted for overheating and inability to charge. The dealer has now had the car for 2 weeks this second time. It was in the shop for 4 days the 1st time when the issue was not fixed. I was in the vehicle with my small child and had no air conditioning as well.”

Filed Mar 27, 2026

Recalls

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V-394Jun 18, 2026
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Power Adjust

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when enountering a person.

Risk and remedy
Risk: A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the third-row folding feature until parts are available. Once available, the seat module will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555780. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 18, 2026.
26V-114Feb 26, 2026
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

Risk and remedy
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
25V-819Nov 25, 2025
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

General Motors is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Vistiq electric vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”

Risk and remedy
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is A252516680. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
25V-483Jul 24, 2025
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.

Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.

The log

Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.

Aug 2026
3Seats, Electrical
Jul 2026
1Fuel and propulsion, Electrical
Jun 2026
1Equipment recall 26V-394: Seats
May 2026
1Brakes, Collision avoidance
Apr 2026
2Windshield and wipers, Brakes
Mar 2026
6Collision avoidance, Speed control
Feb 2026
0 recall 26V-114: Equipment
Jan 2026
0
Dec 2025
0
Nov 2025
0 recall 25V-819: Equipment
Oct 2025
2Windshield and wipers
Sep 2025
3Windshield and wipers
Aug 2025
0
Jul 2025
1Brakes, Electrical recall 25V-483: Electrical

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