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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: i one pedal drive and concurrently regenerative breaking is on since november of 2018. having reversed out of the garage and then closing the garage door and before i reversed on to the street the optiq roughly lurched forward while stationary. while slowly entering the home garage to park, the o.

16

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

3 complaints
19%
  • I one pedal drive and concurrently regenerative breaking is on since November of 2018. Having reversed out of the garage and then closing the garage door and before I reversed on to the street the OptiQ roughly lurched forward while stationary. While slowly entering the home garage to park, the O
  • My GPS, OnStar and all other cruise control features have stopped functioning. The telematics module has failed within the onstar system. It is preventative by me from getting from place to place safely due to the gps not tracking correctly. The part has been on back order for over a month for me al
  • On or about December 2, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We b
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

I one pedal drive and concurrently regenerative breaking is on since November of 2018. Having reversed out of the garage and then closing the garage door and before I reversed on to the street the OptiQ roughly lurched forward while stationary. While slowly entering the home garage to park, the O

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints
19%
  • Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.
  • On November 24, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We brought
  • On or about December 2, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We b
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints
13%
  • Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.
  • Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints
13%
  • On November 24, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We brought
  • On or about December 2, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We b
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

On November 24, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We brought

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
6%
  • The Optiq daytime display brightness cannot be adjusted. It is set to automatically adjust brightness to the light conditions but in some situations it is too dim and this is distracting. The adjustment knob only works during nighttime and according to GM this is by design. The automatic daytime set
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The Optiq daytime display brightness cannot be adjusted. It is set to automatically adjust brightness to the light conditions but in some situations it is too dim and this is distracting. The adjustment knob only works during nighttime and according to GM this is by design. The automatic daytime set

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: I one pedal drive and concurrently regenerative breaking is on since November of 2018. Having reversed out of the garage and then closing the garage door and before I reversed on to the street the OptiQ roughly lurched forward while stationary. While slowly entering the home garage to park, the O

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Hi, For example, Audio would cut completely throughout the vehicle not allowing me to access any sources such as the On star board system in the event of a crash, music sources etc. In addition, when this happens all my safety features turn off on the car along with the screen going blank etc.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SPEED CONTROL: On November 24, 2025, I discovered that multiple connected and safety-related systems on my 2025 Cadillac Optiq had stopped functioning. We believe a GM over-the-air software update was installed the weekend prior, and the dealer has inferred that the update may have caused the failure. We brought

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Cadillac OPTIQ — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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