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HighNHTSA·26V394000·Announced 2026-06-18

2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq Third-Row Seat Power Fold Feature Recall

General Motors is recalling 2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles because the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when it encounters a person, potentially trapping them.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The hazard involves risk of entrapment and injury to persons, including children, from a power-operated mechanism. The source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the risk-of-harm nature of the defect with potential for injury to vulnerable populations meets the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 and 2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles. When the power fold feature is activated, the third-row power seatback may fail to reverse when encountering a person.

A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.

Dealers will disable the third-row folding feature until parts are available. Once available, the seat module will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's recall number is N262555780. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 18, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC VISTIQ
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seating System
Hazard
Affected units
14,540

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VISTIQ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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