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.
2027 Cadillac OptiqProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2027 Cadillac Optiq, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2027 Cadillac Optiq has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2027 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.
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
2027 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
2027 Cadillac Optiq safety ratings
2027 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: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Optiq owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Upon opening any of the vehicle's doors, a repetitive "trak-trak-trak" clicking noise is heard for several seconds. The condition is noticeable only when a door is opened and occurs before the vehicle is started. The noise appears to come from a door-related actuator or motorized mechanism and…
On Wednesday, September 23, at around 7:00 AM, as I was driving on the northbound 163 Freeway in San Diego, my car suddenly lost power and began gradually limping to a staggering 10 mph speed among all the rest of the cars whizzing by me at 70 mph. The dashboard displayed a message that said…
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