2026 Cadillac Vistiq problems

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Brakes, Seats · AZ

On XXX, I took my 2026 Cadillac Vistiq (owned since December 2025, 4,101 miles) to Horne GMC Cadillac in [XXX] for brake recall 26V717 (GM N262570900), which addresses a brake control module software defect that can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds. The dealer refused to perform the brake remedy unless I also allowed them to disable my third-row power-folding seat under recall 26V394 (GM N262555780). The interim remedy for the seat recall is disabling the feature until replacement seat modules are available. No permanent fix exists yet, and that interim step has been presented to owners as an option. I have used the third-row folding function since I bought the vehicle and do not want it disabled. I contacted Cadillac Customer Care (case [XXX]), and they declined to contact the dealer or intervene. I am allowing the seat to be disabled only because the dealer will not otherwise perform the brake repair, and I object to this condition. A brake defect is a critical safety issue. GM and its dealers should not make the brake remedy conditional on the owner giving up an unrelated feature. I ask the federal safety agency to review whether GM is tying these remedies together and to require that the brake remedy be performed on its own. I also request that GM restore the third-row folding function once the permanent repair is available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Seats · IN

I am writing to formally express my frustration and dissatisfaction with the ongoing safety recall affecting the third-row seating in my 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ. I purchased this vehicle in June 2025, expecting the quality, safety, and ownership experience associated with the Cadillac brand. However, in June 2026, my dealership disabled the third-row power-folding seat function as part of the safety recall (the federal safety agency Recall 26V394000 / GM Recall N262555780). It is now November 2026, and I have received no meaningful communication from Cadillac regarding when a permanent repair will be available or when I can expect to regain the use of my third-row seating. I understand that safety issues must be taken seriously and appreciate that an interim safety measure was implemented. However, disabling an entire seating feature for months without providing owners with a reasonable repair timeline or regular updates is unacceptable. I have several concerns: 1. When will the permanent repair or replacement seat module be available? 2. Why have owners not been provided with regular updates regarding the status of this recall? 3. What is Cadillac doing to address the inconvenience and loss of functionality experienced by owners who have been without their third-row seating for months? 4. What compensation, goodwill consideration, or other accommodation is Cadillac prepared to offer affected owners? I purchased a 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, and I expect Cadillac to take responsibility for communicating with its customers and providing a reasonable resolution when a safety-related defect substantially limits the use of their vehicle. I am requesting that this complaint be escalated to a Customer Experience Manager or the appropriate corporate representative who can provide a substantive response, a realistic repair timeline, and information regarding possible customer compensation. Please open a formal customer assistance case and provide me.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · Seats · 4,200 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2026 Cadillac Vistiq. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V394000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the third-row power seat back failed to slide backwards. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email and by phone. The failure mileage was 4,200.

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical, Seats · NY

This complaint concerns the manufacturer's conduct of this recall, not the existence of the defect. A safety recall was issued for 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles for a third-row power seatback that may fail to reverse when it encounters an occupant. The manufacturer's original filing with this agency stated the remedy as replacement of the folding third-row seat module, and stated that disabling the feature was an option only for dealership inventory vehicles and for owners who chose it. That filing also stated that once replacement parts became available, the feature would be reinstated through a separate customer satisfaction campaign. The manufacturer then amended the filing twice: first deleting the owner-election language so that the feature "will be disabled," then changing the remedy type from "Replace" to "Software" and deleting the planned owner notification date entirely. What was actually performed on this vehicle was neither a module replacement nor a software reprogram. The third-row power-folding function was simply disabled during a routine maintenance visit, without the owner's knowledge or consent, and with no owner notification letter ever received. The recall nonetheless now shows as completed. Component: the third-row power-folding seat module and its electrical control. Inspectable on request. Safety relevance: the feature is permanently non-functional and the recall is closed as remedied, although the remedy described in the operative filing has not been performed. No owner notification, no parts, and no completion date have been provided; the manufacturer states it has no estimated timeframe. Confirmed by: an authorized dealer performed the disablement; the manufacturer acknowledged it in writing. Warning lamps: none. The only sign was a recall indicator in the vehicle's mobile app; the feature was found not to work.

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Electrical · MA

Vehicle displayed a 'Lithium Ion Battery – Schedule Service Now' warning within approximately one month of delivery. Dealership service records later obtained by our attorney show the identical diagnostic condition was already present and was cleared via a system reset on the date of delivery, October 23, 2025, without disclosure to us. The defect was 'repaired' in December 2025 (diagnostic code P13FB, coolant control valve replacement) but recurred in May 2026, with the warning consistently reappearing whenever ambient temperature rose above approximately 80°F, accompanied by complete loss of air conditioning. The vehicle has been out of service since June 4, 2026. We consider this a potential safety issue given the recurring high-voltage battery fault and are concerned other VISTIQ owners may be experiencing the same condition without knowing it was present before delivery. Since retaining legal counsel, a temporary repair was made, but the vehicle is now also subject to a manufacturer recall that renders the third row unusable, with no permanent remedy currently available. We are concerned this reflects an unresolved and possibly unfixable condition affecting vehicle safety and usability.

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · CA

I have gotten 7 recall letters from them and also 3 phone calls and have tried numerous times to take the car in to get fixed but everytime im told by Beverly Hills Cadilac that they dont have the part yet.

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Seats · CA

My 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is covered by the federal safety agency Recall 26V394 (GM N262555780), concerning a third-row power-folding seatback that may fail to auto-reverse when it strikes an obstruction, risking entrapment of smaller occupants, particularly children. Component: the third-row power-fold seatback module and its power harness. Available for inspection on request. On [DATE], an authorized Cadillac dealer performed the interim recall remedy by disconnecting the power harness under the cargo floor trim. The Vistiq third row is power-actuated only, with no manual fold mechanism, so disconnecting the harness locks the seats in whatever position they occupy at that moment. I was not asked which position I wanted. The seats were left [FOLDED FLAT / describe] and cannot be raised. The third row is now completely unusable as seating. The dealer performed and confirmed this work; a repair order exists. I later asked the dealer to reconnect the harness, cycle the seats upright, then re-disable the power-fold so the seats would remain usable as seating pending the permanent module. The dealer refused. I also requested courtesy transportation adequate to my family's seating needs. The dealer refused. No availability date for the replacement module has been provided. Safety impact: this is a three-row SUV that now seats five. Occupants who would otherwise use the third row must sit elsewhere or travel separately. No warning lamps or messages preceded this; the loss of function is the result of the recall remedy itself, not a component failure. I am reporting this because the interim remedy eliminated a functional seating position, the dealer refuses to restore it in any usable configuration, and no timeline exists for the permanent repair. If the remedy is being administered this way generally, other owners in the recall population are losing third-row occupant capacity with no recourse.

Filed Jul 7, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NV

I leased a new 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ on XXX. The vehicle had approximately 960 miles when the incident occurred. After DC fast charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Las Vegas, NV, the charging session did not complete normally. Shortly afterward, the vehicle displayed a “Reduced Acceleration – Drive with Care” warning message and vehicle performance was significantly reduced. The air conditioning also stopped cooling properly while outside temperatures exceeded 100°F. Because vehicle acceleration was limited and the warning indicated reduced propulsion performance, I did not feel comfortable continuing to operate the vehicle. I canceled a planned trip from [XXX] to [XXX] because I no longer believed the vehicle was reliable for highway travel. The vehicle was taken to the selling Cadillac dealership for diagnosis and remains available for inspection. At the time of this complaint, I have not yet received the dealership’s diagnosis or repair findings. This incident occurred on a brand-new vehicle with fewer than 1,000 miles. I am submitting this report because a sudden reduction in propulsion immediately following DC fast charging could create a safety concern if it occurs while merging, passing, or traveling at highway speeds. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · CA

I am filing a complaint regarding a GM Ultium Home EV Charging Station that failed while still under warranty. GM acknowledged the failure and sent a replacement, but the replacement was not equivalent to the original product. My original charger was a plug in model, but GM sent a hard wired model, which requires professional installation costing approximately $450. GM stated they no longer manufacture the plug in version and refused to provide an equivalent replacement or cover the installation cost. I contacted the GM EV Concierge (Case # 95387763)multiple times and escalated the issue. GM responded but continues to refuse to honor the warranty by either (1) providing a like for like replacement, or (2) covering the installation cost required solely because GM discontinued the original model. GM also suggested I “sell the charger” if I did not want to pay for installation, which is not a valid warranty remedy. The GM EV Concierge advised they stopped manufacturing the model of the EV charger I was sold because there were multiple failures. This situation leaves me without a functioning EV charger and forces me to pay out of pocket for a problem caused by GM’s product discontinuation. The failure of the charger and GM’s refusal to provide an equivalent replacement raises concerns about safety, reliability, and GM’s compliance with warranty obligations for EV charging equipment. I am requesting the federal safety agency’s review because this appears to be a pattern of GM not honoring warranty requirements for EV charging equipment, and consumers are left without safe and functional charging options. I would like a refund of the price I paid for the charger since they will not honor their warranty.

Filed May 21, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA · 1 injury

need this case escalated immediately as a serious safety incident. [XXX] around While driving my 2026 Cadillac Vistiq on [XXX] around [XXX]pm doing approximately 45 MPH.  The vehicle suddenly and violently activated automatic emergency braking with no vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or obstacle anywhere near me. The dash displayed a warning similar to:“Front Collision detected Brake now” The braking was severe enough to throw me violently forward and backward in my seat, causing neck and back pain that has continued after the incident. This was not normal operation. The vehicle created a dangerous situation and could have caused a rear-end collision if another vehicle had been following closely. I am requesting: Full diagnostic retrieval of all Forward Collision / AEB event data Inspection and calibration of all front collision sensors, cameras, radar systems, and Super Cruise related modules Documentation of any known technical service bulletins, software issues, or engineering investigations related to phantom braking or unwanted brake assist activation Written confirmation of findings Immediate escalation to GM Technical Assistance and Cadillac Engineering I also request preservation of all vehicle event data associated with this incident. This event caused physical injury symptoms including neck and back pain consistent with whiplash-type force from abrupt emergency deceleration. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)