CADILLAC OPTIQ recall: Window obstruction detection failure

The official record describes a front-window closing function that may not reverse as expected when it encounters an obstruction. That can allow a passenger to be pinched before the window retracts, creating an injury risk.

What the official recall record says

CADILLAC: OPTIQ

When the front windows are closed with the key fob’s express-up function, the obstruction-detection feature may fail to respond as intended. A window may then continue closing long enough to pinch a passenger before reversing, which can increase injury risk. The stated remedy is an update to the body control module software, performed by a dealer or delivered through an over-the-air update at no charge.

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V612000
• Vehicles listed: CADILLAC OPTIQ (2027, 2026, 2025)
• Potentially affected: 29,347
• Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
• Report received: September 24, 2026
• Owner notification: Not provided in the source record
• Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles. When closed using the key fob’s express-up function, the front windows may fail to detect an obstruction and reverse direction. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, “Power-Operated Window Systems.”
• Safety consequence: 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 September 24, 2026.

What owners should do next

Check the official status for the vehicle and contact Cadillac or an authorized dealer for the available software update.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.