no report yet
Body control module: software
NewRisk. A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
2025 Cadillac OptiqProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-704 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Cadillac Optiq has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance
3Electrical system
2Service brakes
1Structure
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Air bags
1Wheels
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Cadillac Optiq recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Tires: tread/belt
Risk. Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Optiq 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 Optiq median. How we score
'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Cadillac Optiq safety ratings
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ SUV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Optiq owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
On or about December 2, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We…
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