Cadillac Vistiq Recall for Third-Row Power Seat Issue
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General Motors is recalling 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles due to a third-row power seatback that may fail to reverse when encountering a person.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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 encountering a person.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2026-2027 Cadillac Vistiq vehicles, with a total of 29,080 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V394000 and the manufacturer's number is N262555780.
What You Should Do
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 18, 2026.
Why This Matters
A person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing their risk of injury.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V394000 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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