2027 Cadillac Optiq Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2027 Cadillac Optiq, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2027 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2027 Cadillac Optiq have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On Wednesday, September 23, at around 7:00 AM, as I was driving on the northbound 163 Freeway in San Diego, my car suddenly lost power and began gradually limping to a staggering 10 mph speed among al”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ (OPTIQ AWD 11kW Charger, OPTIQ AWD 19kW Charger, OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 11kW Charger, OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 19kW 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 2027 Cadillac Optiq
How do I know if my 2027 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2027 Cadillac Optiq; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 26V612000).
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
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- 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.