Model year
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 6 complaints for the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2), TIRES (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 83–105 MPGe combined and 32.1–41 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V612000 · Sep 24, 2026
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. 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…
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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…
25V704000 · Oct 16, 2025
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26006 | Electronic Brake Module Component Failure · SERVICE BRAKES | Aug 21, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV BEV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2026 CADILLAC OPTIQ-V SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ RWD (11 kW Charger) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 93 | 105 | 32.1 | 317 | $700 |
| OPTIQ RWD (19 kW Charger) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 93 | 105 | 32.1 | 317 | $700 |
| OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 110 | 88 | 99 | 34.0 | 303 | $750 |
| OPTIQ AWD (19 kW Charger) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 110 | 88 | 99 | 34.0 | 303 | $750 |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 11 kW Charger · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 103 | 81 | 92 | 36.7 | 278 | $800 |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 19 kW charger · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 74 | 83 | 41.0 | 250 | $900 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.