This page covers 5 recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.
Complaints about the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq are spread across a small number of systems, with visibility and forward collision avoidance drawing the most reports. On the visibility side, owners describe a persistent glare problem caused by the shiny plastic trim behind the infotainment screen reflecting off the windshield on the driver's side, with several noting the reflection is present whenever there's sunlight and makes it harder to see the road clearly. Forward collision avoidance complaints center on the SuperCruise hands-free driving system behaving unexpectedly, with multiple owners reporting the system does something that prompts concern each time it's used on a regular commute. A handful of owners also mention the infotainment screen going blank while driving, temporarily losing speed readouts and other controls. The rear middle seat bench comes up in at least one report as difficult to fold or deploy.
14
Total Complaints
By System
The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ has 5 recalls, the most serious involving high-voltage battery mounting bolts that may be missing or loose, which can allow the battery to shift and catch fire in a crash.
The third-row power folding seats carry a separate safety concern: when closing automatically, the seats may not stop and reverse direction if they detect an obstruction, which means a person or object caught in the seat's path could become pinned between the moving seatback and the seat cushion. Three recalls relate to the owner's manual. In one case, the physical manual may be missing entirely. In another, the radio was not configured during production to download the electronic version of the manual, leaving owners without access to it. A third, broader filing covers a documentation compliance issue affecting a wide range of GM vehicles, including this one. In all three cases, the practical concern is the same: without the manual, owners lack guidance on safe operation, including how to properly use the child restraint anchor system.
At a glance
What can fail
The power folding function for third-row seats may fail to reverse automatically when something blocks the seat, risking occupants or objects getting trapped between the seat and seatback.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will disable the power folding function. When replacement parts arrive, GM will mail instructions to have dealers replace the third-row seat module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle radio was not configured during manufacturing to automatically download the electronic owner's manual, which is required for occupant protection compliance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio to enable automatic download of the electronic owner's manual at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles were built without an owner's manual, which means they don't meet Canadian regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
GM will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they'll install an electronic owner's manual in your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The radio wasn't configured during manufacturing to automatically download the electronic owner's manual, which contains child safety seat information required by federal standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will reset the vehicle's radio to enable automatic download of the electronic owner's manual at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the high-voltage battery to the floor inside the vehicle may be missing or loose, which could cause the battery to shift or move.
What the fix does
A dealer will check the battery bolts and replace or tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
