2025 Cadillac Escalade IQProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Steering20
Electrical system10
Vehicle speed control10
Wheels10
Seats10
Lane departure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Escalade IQ year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escalade IQ median. How we score

'25'26
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In owners' words

What Escalade IQ owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On April 7, 2026 I was driving my daughter to school when my 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Frunk (Front Trunk) opening while driving. This renders the EV completely inoperable and disables the vehicle. I pulled over and contacted Road Side assistance and had my vehicle towed to Cadillac of Beverly…
Complaint 11755817 · Aug 10, 2026
Ball Bearings upon purchase, was not able to drive off the lot. Sensors malfunctioning creating horn honking each day at a specific time Module currently needs replacement on new vehicle. Entire vehicle shut down without power. Passenger side blind spot in side mirror. Unable to see cars and…
Complaint 11660345 · May 12, 2025

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