Across 2 model years, the Cadillac OPTIQ has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and tires. 2026 drew the most complaints (12), 2026 the fewest (12).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Cadillac OPTIQ vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $39,898–$49,075.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2026 (12 complaints). Lowest: 2026 (12).
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between positive and negative owner experiences.
Very frequent disconnections, app failures (specifically YouTube Music), profile/account synchronization errors, and general system instability requiring owner troubleshooting or OnStar support.
EPA-rated 302-mile range reported to deliver approximately 249 miles in a 70 mph (113 km/h) highway test, a roughly 17% shortfall.
Cited as taking "an hour" for a 10-80% charge due to a 400V architecture, compared to sub-30-minute times for 800V competitors.
The state of charge is not shown as a numerical value on the main driver display, only as a gauge with hash marks.
No automatic front camera activation with proximity sensors, no ability to set cruise control to the recognized speed limit with a single button, 360-degree camera software reported as not fully functional.
Owner insights cover all generations of the OPTIQ. Individual model years are broken down above.
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