2026 Cadillac Optiq Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2026 Cadillac Optiq, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power window devices and controls (visibility) and software (electrical system)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. When closed using the key fob's express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window…
Remedy: The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2026. Owners may contact…
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
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,…
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…
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Tread/belt (tires)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Cadillac Optiq have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ experienced two brake-system failures. The second occurred on September 14, 2026. The vehicle displayed brake-system warnings and braking performance was impaired. The vehicle p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2026 · Service brakes
“The tire size experiencing failure is 245/50 R 20 Load Range XL Continental CROSSCONTACT RX with Contiseal technology. Passenger side rear. I drive a Cadillac Optiq 2026 Luxury This is now the fourth”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ (OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger), OPTIQ AWD (19 kW Charger), OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 11 kW Charger, OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 19 kW charger, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 83–105 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 92–117 / 74–93 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Cadillac Optiq model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Optiq model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cadillac Optiq | 3 | 12 |
| 2026 Cadillac Optiq | 3 | 6 |
| 2027 Cadillac Optiq | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2026 Cadillac Optiq
How do I know if my 2026 Cadillac Optiq has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2026 Cadillac Optiq; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V704000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.