Cadillac Recalls (2021-2027)

Which Cadillac models have recalls?

• CT4: 4 recalls
• CT5: 5 recalls
• Escalade: 16 recalls
• Escalade Esv: 17 recalls
• Escalade IQ: 2 recalls
• Escalade Iql: 2 recalls
• Escalade NA: 4 recalls
• Lyriq: 12 recalls
• Optiq: 3 recalls
• Vistiq: 4 recalls
• XT4: 4 recalls
• XT5: 10 recalls
• XT6: 9 recalls

What parts are recalled most on Cadillac vehicles?

What are the newest Cadillac recalls?

• 2025-2027 Cadillac Optiq Visibility Power Window Recall (26V612)
  September 24, 2026 · 29,347 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  When closed using the key fob's express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

  Risk: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V494) Repeat recall
  July 30, 2026 · 11 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

  Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge.

• 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Seat Power Seat Recall (26V394)
  June 18, 2026 · 14,540 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when enountering a person.

  Risk: A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade Wheel Hub Recall (26V304)
  May 14, 2026 · 2,457 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

  Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge.

• 2026 Cadillac Escalade Transfer Case Recall (26V289) Do not drive
  May 7, 2026 · 66 vehicles · Transmission

  A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.

  Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed.

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission Valve Body Recall (26V085) Repeat recall
  February 13, 2026 · 43,743 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.

  Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge.

• 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Backup Camera Software Recall (26V082)
  February 12, 2026 · 22 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Owner's Manual Recall (25V819)
  November 25, 2025 · 94 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV Tread and Belt Recall (25V704)
  October 16, 2025 · 22,914 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.

  Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Fuel Tank Recall (25V619)
  September 18, 2025 · 12 vehicles · Fuel System

  The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Cadillac Vistiq High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V483) Repeat recall
  July 24, 2025 · 53 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

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

  Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

• 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq Instrument Cluster Recall (25V356) Repeat recall
  May 29, 2025 · 41,376 vehicles · Electrical System

  The driver video display may go blank while driving.

  Risk: A blank video display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera image, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The video display control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade Engine Recall (25V274)
  April 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles · Engine

  2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.

• 2023-2025 Cadillac Lyriq Stabilizer Bar Recall (25V232)
  April 10, 2025 · 17 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.

  Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Owner's Manual Recall (25V193)
  March 27, 2025 · 10,643 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."

  Risk: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: GM will mail owner's manual inserts with the correct illustrations and descriptions for rear outboard head restraints, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac CT4 Transmission Recall (25V148)
  March 6, 2025 · 90,081 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

  Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Valve Body Recall (24V797)
  October 24, 2024 · 463,295 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

  Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge.

• 2025 Cadillac XT4 Front Air Bag Recall (24V795)
  October 24, 2024 · 25 vehicles · Air Bags

  The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

  Risk: A passenger-side air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel upper cover, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Software Recall (24V674) Repeat recall
  September 12, 2024 · 449,671 vehicles · Brakes

  The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (24V589)
  August 8, 2024 · 21,469 vehicles · Brakes

  The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.

  Risk: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2024 Cadillac XT4 Owner's Manual Recall (24V575)
  August 1, 2024 · 22 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

  Risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 Instrument Cluster Recall (24V459)
  June 20, 2024 · 6,942 vehicles · Electrical System

  The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc.

  Risk: Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

• 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Electric Drive System Recall (24V320)
  May 9, 2024 · 10 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge.

• 2024 Cadillac XT5 Front Air Bag Recall (24V311)
  May 2, 2024 · 74 vehicles · Air Bags

  The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq Seat Belt Anchor Recall (23V785)
  November 22, 2023 · 43 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame.

  Risk: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to use the left-rear and center-rear seating positions until the recall repair is completed.

• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Body Control Module Software Recall (23V682)
  October 12, 2023 · 62 vehicles · Electrical System

  The body control module (BCM) may have been updated with incorrectly calibrated software and fail to make the pedestrian warning sounds.

  Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the BCM, free of charge.

• 2023 GMC Acadia Windshield Recall (23V681)
  October 12, 2023 · 42 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

  Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant.

• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Rear Suspension Recall (23V642)
  September 20, 2023 · 189 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

  Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq High-Voltage Battery Recall (23V367) Repeat recall
  May 25, 2023 · 33 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.

  Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT6 Transmission Recall (23V172) Repeat recall
  March 16, 2023 · 8,744 vehicles · Transmission

  The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

  Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Driveshaft Recall (23V043)
  February 2, 2023 · 10 vehicles · Transmission

  The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

  Risk: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Cadillac CT4 Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V903) Repeat recall
  December 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Yukon Lighting Control Module Software Recall (22V827)
  November 3, 2022 · 338,735 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will provide an over-the-air (OTA) update for the Body Control Module software, free of charge.

• 2021 Cadillac XT5 Backup Camera Recall (22V709)
  September 22, 2022 · 95,231 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

  Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Instrument Cluster Recall (22V710)
  September 22, 2022 · 186 vehicles · Electrical System

  A software error in the driver video display control module may cause the instrument panel to go blank.

  Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GM will update the video display control module software, free of charge.

• 2023 Cadillac XT5 Label Recall (22V708)
  September 22, 2022 · 24 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade Seat Belt Fastener Recall (22V617) Repeat recall
  August 11, 2022 · 484,155 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.

  Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Fuel Tank Recall (22V446)
  June 23, 2022 · 228 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

  Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge.

• 2022 Cadillac XT5 Rear Suspension Recall (22V427)
  June 16, 2022 · 736 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

  Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge.

Can a Cadillac recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a Cadillac often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

11 of the 52 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 13 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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