NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Cadillac Optiq Safety Record
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq currently lacks federal crash-test ratings, with NHTSA not having evaluated the model. Consequently, no Safety Index score is available for this year. The vehicle's record shows two issued recalls and ten unverified owner complaints. These complaints do not report any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This places the Optiq in the Light recall and complaint burden band, reflecting an absence of comprehensive safety data rather than a definitive safety assessment.
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to two issued recall campaigns according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq?
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq launches without a full complement of federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not yet published frontal, side, or rollover scores for this inaugural model year. It does, however, enter the federal record with two recalls already issued. One addresses a tire tread and belt condition on units equipped with 21-inch Continental tires; the other is part of a broader GM documentation recall. Ten unverified owner complaints have been filed, primarily concerning the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance. No complaints allege crash, fire, injury, or death.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac Optiq have any recalls?
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq is covered by two recall campaigns. The first addresses a tire tread and belt concern on vehicles equipped with 21-inch Continental tires, a defect shared with certain 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV units. The second covers an equipment issue involving owners, service, and other manuals across a broad GM multi-model campaign. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive directive in the data provided, but shoppers should verify open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS26V612000
Risk: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 are expected to be mailed November 9, 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 Se
Reported 2026-09-24
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle
Reported 2026-02-26
TIRES:TREAD/BELT25V704000
Risk: Tire tread detachment increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace those manufactured during DOT week 4024, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252525030. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable
Reported 2025-10-16
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac Optiq?
Ten owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. The most frequently alleged components are the Electrical System and an Unknown or Other category, each drawing three reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance with two. Single reports name Tires, Wheels, and Service Brakes. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Cadillac Optiq?
Two recalls have been issued for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. Among them is a significant campaign concerning the tire tread and belt. Prospective owners should verify recall compliance via nhtsa.gov with the vehicle's VIN.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- A tire tread and belt recall affects 2025 Optiq units equipped with 21-inch Continental tires; shoppers should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Ten unverified owner complaints on record for this model year include two allegations targeting the Forward Collision Avoidance system, an area worth monitoring as NHTSA complaint data accumulates for this first-year nameplate.
- The Light burden band assigned to the 2025 Optiq reflects recall and complaint volume only and cannot be compared to or substituted for a crash-test result.
FAQ2025 Cadillac Optiq safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac Optiq crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac Optiq have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac Optiq?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac Optiq 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.