GM Recalls 14,540 Cadillac Vistiq SUVs Over Trapping Risk

GM has halted shipments and recalled nearly 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq electric SUVs after discovering that their power third-row seats can malfunction and trap passengers.

GM notified NHTSA of the defect on June 18, 2026. In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM stated that a person, especially a child, may be trapped by a rear powered seatback, increasing the risk of injury. The recall covers exactly 14,540 vehicles, consisting of 13,629 model-year 2026 units and 911 model-year 2027 units.

All affected vehicles are estimated to contain the defect. They were built between Nov. 12, 2024 and June 15, 2026. The issue mirrors a prior problem reported with the Hyundai Palisade.

Production timing shaped the recall's scope. According to Car and Driver, 2026 production was already completed when the issue was discovered, while 2027 model-year shipments were paused on June 8, 2026. Cadillac issued a Stop Delivery order that disables the third-row folding function.

The mechanical failure involves seatback reversal. GM Authority reports that the third-row seatback may not automatically reverse if it encounters an obstruction. GM recall number N262555780 identifies the faulty power third-row seating module as the root cause.

Dealers will replace the module at no cost. USA Today reports that dealers will replace the third-row folding seat module free of charge. GM has already stopped deliveries to prevent new vehicles with the defect from reaching customers.

The recall affects 100 percent of the targeted population. Owners of affected Vistiqs should monitor for further communications from GM or their dealers as the remedy becomes available.