2025-2027 Cadillac Optiq recall: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- The risk
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
29,347 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2027 Cadillac Optiq.
- 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
289 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 24, 2026 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2016-2017 GMC Sierra 1500, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 more models recall: Air Bag Inflator Endcap May Detach
- Aug. 20, 2026 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, 2024-2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2024-2025 Buick Envista and 1 more model recall: Rearview Camera May Display Distorted or Blank Image
- Aug. 13, 2026 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2024-2025 GMC Sierra 2500 recall: Incorrect Tire Pressure Information
- July 30, 2026 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2026 GMC Sierra EV recall: Steel Wheels May Crack
- July 30, 2026 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2 more models recall: Improperly Secured Module May Damage High Voltage Battery
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N262567230. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 24, 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 Optiq 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V612000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 29,347 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N262567230 |
| “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