Cadillac issued a recall for the 2026 and 2027 model years of the Vistiq EV SUV due to a potentially dangerous power-folding third row. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) paperwork, the power-folding third row can potentially trap occupants, increasing the chance of injury.
The recall comes after an internal evaluation by a Cadillac engineer found that the third row on the 2026 Vistiq is potentially dangerous. In the recall documents, Cadillac specifically calls out a "different vehicle manufacturer," which is almost surely Hyundai. The Korean automaker issued a recall and stop-sale after a toddler was tragically killed by a power-folding seat.
View Price on AmazonDuring GM's evaluation, the power-folding seat continued folding with 33- and 40-pound boxes on the seat, preventing the boxes from being removed without manually reversing the seatback. Aside from the SUFS evaluation car, Cadillac reported six other incidents or complaints related to the seatback, though, thankfully, none resulted in injury.
Dealers have been ordered to replace the module enabling the third row to fold until a replacement becomes available. The temporary fix covers all models at dealerships and extends to any owners who want the feature disabled. Dealers have already been notified of the issue, with interim owner notification letters expected to be mailed on August 3, 2026.
Source: caranddriver.com
