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Cadillac Escalade IQ recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Cadillac Escalade IQ, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2025–2026)
  • most complaints: 2025 (4 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (2 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V494000 (reported Jul 30, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2025 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 6, or 66.7%. Next come 2026 (2).

Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202540000
202620000
All model years60000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac Escalade IQ components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Visibility/Wiper (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine233.3%
Visibility/Wiper233.3%
Electrical System116.7%
Lane Departure116.7%
Seats116.7%
Steering116.7%
Vehicle Speed Control116.7%
Wheels116.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac Escalade IQ recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Escalade IQ, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2026.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Cadillac Escalade IQ recall campaigns covering each model year
2026: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V494000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2026

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

    Consequence:
    A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V114000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2026

    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 Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Consequence:
    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac Escalade IQ questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade IQ have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac Escalade IQ, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The most recent, 26V494000, was reported on July 30, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”.

Which Cadillac Escalade IQ model year has the most complaints?

The 2025 model year, with 4 of the 6 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next is 2026 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac Escalade IQ complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Visibility/Wiper (2) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac Escalade IQ?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac Escalade IQ complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.