2026 Cadillac Optiq Problems
Compared with other Cadillac Optiq years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (2 complaints).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 99 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 110 city / 88 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (2) and back-over prevention (1). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 142 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “Multiple times over the last four months of leasing this 2026 Cadillac Optiq, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system has malfunctioned and abruptly slammed on the brakes without warning, bringing the car to a sudden stop in the middle of our travel lane. All incidents occurred under similar optimal conditions: clear daylight, sunny skies, a clean windshield, and zero hazards or pedestrians in the road. Neither cruise control nor Super Cruise was engaged during any incident. The vehicle is updated with the latest software version. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753580, filed 2026-07Tires: “The tire size experiencing failure is 245/50 R 20 Load Range XL Continental CROSSCONTACT RX with Contiseal technology. Passenger side rear. I drive a Cadillac Optiq 2026 Luxury This is now the fourth tire I’ve had to replace in a short period of time. These tires have plenty of tread on them and were just recently replaced with new tires because the other ones had a nail in a non-repairable zone. This is the second one I’ve had to replace in a week due to a similar issue that isn’t seemingly a nail. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766557, filed 2026-09Brakes: “My 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ experienced two brake-system failures. The second occurred on September 14, 2026. The vehicle displayed brake-system warnings and braking performance was impaired. The vehicle previously received a brake-system-control-module reprogramming in August. The dealer has advised that the master cylinder and brake booster, which are one assembly on this vehicle, may be failing and is consulting Cadillac Engineering. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, and I have been provided a loaner. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766574, filed 2026-09Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Cadillac Optiq version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger) | Electric | single-speed | 110 | 88 | 99 MPGe | $750 |
| OPTIQ AWD (19 kW Charger) | Electric | single-speed | 110 | 88 | 99 MPGe | $750 |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 11 kW Charger | Electric | single-speed | 103 | 81 | 92 MPGe | $800 |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 19 kW charger | Electric | single-speed | 92 | 74 | 83 MPGe | $900 |
| OPTIQ RWD (11 kW Charger) | Electric | single-speed | 117 | 93 | 105 MPGe | $700 |
| OPTIQ RWD (19 kW Charger) | Electric | single-speed | 117 | 93 | 105 MPGe | $700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V612000Sep 24, 2026Electrical system › Body control module › SoftwareCovers: Cadillac Optiq 2025–2027
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…
- 26V114000Feb 26, 2026Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manualCovers: Cadillac Optiq 2025–2026, Chevrolet Equinox EV 2025–2026, Colorado 2025–2026 +33 more
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet…
- 25V704000Oct 16, 2025Tires › Tread/beltCovers: Cadillac Optiq 2025–2026, Chevrolet Equinox EV 2025–2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Cadillac Optic and 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental all-season tires. One or more of these tires may experience partial or full tread detachment.
Recall details for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 142 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038462Oct 7, 2026Other or unknown. This PI states an issue may exist with the liftgate spoiler contacting the body creating a noise.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037797Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037447Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides a repair direction for an inoperative amplifier module due to water intrusion.
- 11037446Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. If a vehicle has an issue with super cruise inoperative tech is directed to follow a diagnostic path before replacing the Image processing module.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036483Aug 31, 2026Other or unknown. • Additional protection for battery health and to help prevent battery drain • Improved charging messaging in the driver display • Improved vehicle diagnostics • Improves traction and stability…
Other model years of the Cadillac Optiq
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | — | 3 | — | 99 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Too new |
All Cadillac Optiq model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Cadillac Optiq have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2026 Cadillac Optiq as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Cadillac Optiq is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2026 Cadillac Optiq been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2026 Cadillac Optiq according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2026 Cadillac Optiq (OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger), Electric) at 99 MPGe combined, 110 city and 88 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.