2026 Cadillac Vistiq High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V483)

Recall 25V483 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq in recall 25V483?

The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Vistiq with recall 25V483?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Vistiq shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the traction battery, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V483?

Recall 25V483 covers 53 vehicles: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq; 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.

NHTSA lists 53 vehicles in this campaign, built March 10, 2025 to March 17, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Vistiq high-voltage battery recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.

When was recall 25V483 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V483 to NHTSA on July 24, 2025.

This recall was filed 14 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 7 days. If your Vistiq was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Vistiq is part of recall 25V483?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V483 is open on your Vistiq, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Vistiq vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Vistiq owners do about recall 25V483?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V483000 applies to your Vistiq.
2. Call a Cadillac dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Vistiq owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 10 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 39 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 10 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Cadillac Vistiq: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the ev and hybrid battery
• 2025 Cadillac Lyriq: 18 complaints in total, 5 about the ev and hybrid battery

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

This is the second time the EV charging system has alerted for overheating and inability to charge. The dealer has now had the car for 2 weeks this second time. It was in the shop for 4 days the 1st time when the issue was not fixed.

2026 Cadillac Vistiq owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11727500, filed March 27, 2026

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.

2026 Cadillac Vistiq owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11748929, filed July 7, 2026

The infotainment screen automatically adjusts its brightness based on readings from the ambient light sensor. However, during dusk and dawn, while conditions still appear relatively bright to the human eye, the sensor interprets the light levels as low and significantly dims the screen.

2025 Cadillac Lyriq owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11657397, filed April 28, 2025

Can recall 25V483 make my Vistiq a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2026 Cadillac Vistiq waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2026 Cadillac Vistiq has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V367000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Vistiq went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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