GM recalls 2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq over third-row power seatback that may not reverse when it meets a person
When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when encountering a person, so a person, especially a child, may be trapped and at greater risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the software for the folding seat module, free of charge. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223.
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Recall details
- Product
- Cadillac Vistiq 2026
- Company
- General Motors, LLC
- Hazard
- A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
- Units
- 14,540 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 6, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 18, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V394000
- Manufacturer campaign number: N262555780
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Defect
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when enountering a person.
- Consequence
- A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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