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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2027 Cadillac Optiq recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2027 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Sep 24, 202626V612000 | Electrical system: body control module softwareA closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 26V612000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 67 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 67 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I had just pulled into a parking space and was positioning the vehicle to park. I was about to put the vehicle into Park when the vehicle suddenly jolted/accelerated forward unexpectedly.”
- Vehicle speed control
“This is the second report I am submitting for this vehicle: On October 17, at approximately 12:46 PM, I was driving my 2027 Cadillac Optiq from my home to Trader Joe’s (about two miles away from my home) when the car…”
- Electrical system
“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…”
Other Cadillac Optiq model years
- 20271 recall3 complaints
- 20263 recalls6 complaints
- 20253 recalls12 complaints
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2027 Cadillac Optiq recall questions
How many recalls does the 2027 Cadillac Optiq have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2027 Cadillac Optiq. The most recent, 26V612000 (reported September 24, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2027 Cadillac Optiq?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2027 Cadillac Optiq?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Cadillac by VIN
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