Cadillac Escalade IQ Recalls (2026-2026)
The Cadillac Escalade IQ has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the equipment.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ scores 94 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 0% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 1 model year of the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The single largest affected 5,861 vehicles, over equipment. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Escalade IQ problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Cadillac Escalade IQ may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Recalls by model year
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, involving the equipment.
Every Cadillac Escalade IQ recall in detail
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,861
- Reported
- Feb 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2026
Defect: 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.”
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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V114000.
Common questions about Cadillac Escalade IQ recalls
- Does the Cadillac Escalade IQ have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Cadillac Escalade IQ across the 2026 model years. The most common areas are the equipment.
- How many times has the Cadillac Escalade IQ been recalled?
- The Cadillac Escalade IQ has 1 recall campaign from the 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Cadillac Escalade IQ recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the equipment, affecting 5,861 vehicles. 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.
- Which Cadillac Escalade IQ model year has the most recalls?
- The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Cadillac Escalade IQ has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.