2025 Cadillac Optiq recalls and problems

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq has 3 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
13
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Cadillac Optiq vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Cadillac Optiq recalls

Recall 26V-612: Electrical System, Visibility

Reported Sep 24, 2026 · 29,347 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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 Systems."

Risk: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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 were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N262567230. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 2026.

Recall 26V-114: Equipment

Reported Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-704: Tires

Reported Oct 16, 2025 · 22,914 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 16, 2025.

2025 Cadillac Optiq problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Unknown or Other3
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Structure1
Back Over Prevention1
Visibility/Wiper1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Wheels1
Tires1
Air Bags1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Cadillac Optiq complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Oct 23, 2026
Operating the vehicle as instructed and used the Super Cruise feature (GM's hands-free cruise control driving assist) as it should be, by paying complete attention while not having to keep my hands on the steering wheel. As Super Cruise was activated, as it was for the majority of the roadtrip from [XXX] to [XXX], and once in the [XXX] area of [XXX], as the vehicle was driving straight ahead into a construction zone, the Super Cruise/Vehicle detected it was going through a construction zone and the Super Cruise remained activated and working and then in a literal blink of an eye, it…
Power Train · reported Aug 8, 2026
On or around [XXX], while driving at approximately 40 mph, the automatic emergency braking / auto collision assist system on my 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ (VIN: [XXX]) activated without warning and brought the vehicle to a sudden stop. There was no obstacle, pedestrian, or hazard present in the roadway ahead of the vehicle at the time of activation. The vehicle was brought to Moore Cadillac, Chantilly, Virginia (RO# [XXX], check-in January 9, 2026). The dealership technician was unable to duplicate the concern on a diagnostic road test but found that the body control module, image processing module…
Air Bags · reported Jul 19, 2026
Car was t- boned at Intersection on right side. Front passenger sustained bruising but did not require hospitalization. Side airbag did not deploy.
Tires · reported Jun 18, 2026
Continental Cross Contact RX, 245/50 R20, M&S I was driving my 2025 Cadillac Optiq. I was about 1 mile from my home driving at 35 mph or less when the rear passenger side tire blew out. There was a fist size hole in the track (bottom of tire) . I definitely didn’t run over anything. The car was towed to a Cadillac dealer who put on a new tire at my expense. At the dealers they said it was “unusual”. There was no warning lamps, messages, etc. I was lucky that I wasn’t on a highway traveling ay high speeds. There was only about 2,500 miles on the tire.
Wheels · reported Jun 6, 2026
Vehicle experienced a sudden tire blowout and loss of control matching recall 25V704000. Rear driver side Tire ruptured while driving, bounced car to the left , hit car mirror off of a mailbox, then car bounced off to the right of road. When I described this incident to my friend who works at GM quality, he believes this description fits perfectly the tire failure/ recall GM had on continental tires in 2025. However, my VIN shows 0 active recalls. The manufacturer's recall boundary is too narrow and must be expanded to include this vehicle block. The dealer charged me $1,100 for consequential…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Cadillac Optiq have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq: 26V-612 (electrical system, visibility), 26V-114 (equipment), 25V-704 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Cadillac Optiq?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3).

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.