Cadillac Vistiq

Cadillac Vistiq
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The Cadillac Vistiq is an electric vehicle that has been subject to four recalls filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerCadillac
FuelElectric
Engine power186 kW (249 hp)
Kerb weight2,815 kg
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Model years (US)2026

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Cadillac Vistiq in 2025 (15 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 17 complaints for the Cadillac Vistiq, most often about forward collision avoidance, visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

4 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Cadillac Vistiq. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V483000 · reported 24/07/2025

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    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.”

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V819000 · reported 25/11/2025

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    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.”

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · reported 26/02/2026

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    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.

    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 are expected to be mailed August 5, 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.

    NHTSA campaign 26V394000 · reported 18/06/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Cadillac recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Cadillac Vistiq have?
The Cadillac Vistiq produces 186 kW (249 hp).
How much does the Cadillac Vistiq weigh?
The Cadillac Vistiq has a kerb weight of about 2,815 kg.