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.
2026 Cadillac OptiqProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2026 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 September 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Cadillac Optiq has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance
2Tires
1Back over prevention
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 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
2026 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
2026 Cadillac Optiq safety ratings
2026 CADILLAC OPTIQ SUV BEV RWD 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 2026 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.
Vehicle: 2026 Cadillac Optiq AWD Purchased/Leased: Beverly Hills Cadillac, XXX (new lease) Current Mileage: 2,313 (XXX) The vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system has repeatedly activated without any actual hazard present, bringing the vehicle to a complete, unexpected stop while…
Multiple times over the last four months of leasing this 2026 Cadillac Optiq, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system has malfunctioned and abruptly slammed on the brakes without warning, bringing the car to a sudden stop in the middle of our travel lane. All incidents occurred under similar…
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