Skip to main content

NHTSA recall,

Cadillac Vistiq

The third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when activated, and a person may be trapped, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles because the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when the power fold feature is activated. A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury. The recall affects 14,540 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on June 18, 2026.

Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2026.

More seat defect recalls

What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 18, 2026.
  2. Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555780. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 18, 2026.

Is your Cadillac affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Cadillac

  • Vistiq (2026)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
Seat defect
Campaign
26V394000
Vehicles affected
14,540
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
N262555780
Manufacturer phone
1-800-333-4223

All recalls from General Motors, LLC

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)