2026 Cadillac Vistiq recall: Third-Row Power Folding Seatback May Trap Occupant
Report received by NHTSA: June 18, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
- Who's affected
14,540 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
282 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Express, 2026 GMC Savana recall: Incorrect Gear May Be Selected
- May 21, 2026 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, 2015-2016 Cadillac CTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac SRX and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (agency record)
- May 21, 2026 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 more models recall: Roof Rail Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach (agency record)
- May 14, 2026 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade, 2025-2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2025-2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and 3 more models recall: Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts (agency record)
- May 7, 2026 2015, 2017-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, 2016-2017, 2019, 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2019-2020, 2026 GMC Yukon and 6 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Front and/or Rear Wheels May Lock Up (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Cadillac Vistiq 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V394000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 18, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 14,540 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262555780 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record