NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints for the 2027 Cadillac Optiq. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (2) and vehicle speed control (2). The EPA rates it 83–105 mpg combined.
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."
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“I had just pulled into a parking space and was positioning the vehicle to park. I was about to put the vehicle into Park when the vehicle suddenly jolted/accelerated forward unexpectedly. The vehicle went forward over/into the curb and struck the wall. The forward acceleration was unexpected and was not something I intended the vehicle to do. Because this is a new vehicle, I am very concerned that there is a vehicle, software, propulsion, braking, or electronic-control issue. I will be requesting that the vehicle and all available electronic data related to the incident be preserved and that Cadillac/GM conduct a technical investigation before any repair, software update, reprogramming, reset, or deletion of diagnostic information is performed. Even after the recommended repairs, I am very concerned about driving this car with my children in it if they can't tell me why it jumped forward.”
“This is the second report I am submitting for this vehicle: On October 17, at approximately 12:46 PM, I was driving my 2027 Cadillac Optiq from my home to Trader Joe’s (about two miles away from my home) when the car suddenly lost acceleration. My speed dropped from 30 mph to about 19 mph even though I was pressing the accelerator pedal. The car felt progressively heavier, as if the brakes were being applied. I stopped at a stop sign and turned on my hazard lights. When I started driving again, the car seemed to operate normally, and I drove it home and parked it. This is the second time the vehicle has lost power while driving. The first incident was on September 23, 2026, on northbound SR-163 in San Diego, when the car slowed to about 10 mph and displayed the message “Charging incomplete. Try another charger” with the battery at 80%. The car had to be towed to North County Cadillac in Escondido, and the dealership later reported finding no problem. I also filed an NHTSA report about that incident.”
“On Wednesday, September 23, at around 7:00 AM, as I was driving on the northbound 163 Freeway in San Diego, my car suddenly lost power and began gradually limping to a staggering 10 mph speed among all the rest of the cars whizzing by me at 70 mph. The dashboard displayed a message that said “charging incomplete, try another charger” in spite of the fact that my battery was shown to be 80% full. At 10 mph, I could barely control the vehicle to get it more safely toward the shoulder of the road. I immediately activated the in-vehicle SOS system, but a tow truck did not arrive for about 80 minutes, during which I sat exposed on the shoulder of an active freeway.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ RWD 11kW Charger Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 117 | 93 | 105 | $700 | — |
| OPTIQ RWD 19kW Charger Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 117 | 93 | 105 | $700 | — |
| OPTIQ AWD 11kW Charger Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 110 | 88 | 99 | $750 | — |
| OPTIQ AWD 19kW Charger Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 110 | 88 | 99 | $750 | — |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 11kW Charger Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 103 | 81 | 92 | $800 | — |
| OPTIQ AWD V SERIES 19kW Charger Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 74 | 83 | $900 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
1 safety recall as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (2), vehicle speed control (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2027 Cadillac Optiq at 83–105 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).