2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
The 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ, potentially affecting up to 147 vehicles.
Recall 25V819000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.”
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V483000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 53 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Light colored grill on dash behind the display reflects sunlight badly onto the windshield and impairs driving vision. Should be a mat-black color. Problem is present on all 2026 Vistiq cars.
The 2 silver speaker covers (located on each corner) and griddle panel (located behind the steering wheel) on the dashboard. When driving against the sun, The reflections of the covers and panel glare against the windshield and causing the visibilty of driving. Everything should be a clear view on the windshield when driving. Please see phots on the glares on the windshield.
I have observed significant glare from the dashboard reflecting onto the windshield, especially during daylight driving and when sunlight hits at certain angles. The reflection obstructs the driver’s forward visibility, making it difficult to see the road clearly and creating a potential safety hazard. This issue occurs regularly in sunny conditions and has not been resolved by adjusting seating position, cleaning the windshield, or using polarized sunglasses. I believe this glare presents a visibility defect that increases the risk of an accident.
Silver dash covering immediately behind the instrument cluster is highly sun reflective affecting driving vision. The dash material should be black in color.
The glare from the dash to the windshield on occasion is so severe that it is impossible to see/avoid a pedestrian or other vehicle close in front of you. This is a major safety issue.
Safety Rating for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
General Motors, LLC has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
654.21 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
• Improvements to help protect battery health in low temperatures. • Improvements to diagnostics to reduce service messages. • Fixes to help protect battery health in high temperatures. • Fixes to improve responsiveness for vehicle diagnostics.
PIT6462 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information communicates an issue with programming error while try to complete N252521591 and provide info on how to complete the programming.
N252521591-01 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which hard braking may unexpectedly engage. Dealers will reprogram the Image Processing Module.
654.01 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for OnStar, infotainment apps, and connectivity features. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update package is onboard the vehicle.
PIT6382A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates that when locking the rear HVAC it will not stay locked over ignition cycles. Engineering is currently working on a design improvement
N252519100 — SUSPENSION
Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the rear air springs leaks. Dealers will replace the rear air springs.
N252511440-01 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the 3rd row head restraints may not lock in the upright position, or may not release from the upright position. Dealers will replace the 3rd row head restraints.
PIC6607B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates not to replace the Image processing Module if the following DTC's are history - U3000 SYM49, U1624, U0140, U023B SYM00, U053C, B1DD SYM57.
PIT6424A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A vehicle may come in with B3A6B set in history. Tech is directed to clear code and advise the customer an OTA will be released for the code.
N252505370 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the RH Tail Lamp may not seal properly to the vehicle body, allowing water intrusion into the rear compartment. Dealers will add a butyl patch between the RH Tail Lamp and vehicle body at the upper fastener location.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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