GM recalls 14,540 Cadillac Vistiq EVs over seat safety

General Motors has issued a recall for all Cadillac Vistiq electric SUVs due to a safety defect in the vehicle's power-folding third-row seats that could trap occupants, particularly children, and increase the risk of injury. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covers an estimated 14,540 vehicles from the 2026 and 2027 model years.

The issue involves the seatback's automatic folding function, which is activated by a button in the cargo area or on a pillar. According to the recall documents, if the seat encounters an obstruction while folding down, it will stop but will not automatically reverse. This could leave a smaller person trapped underneath the seatback. GM stated it is aware of six customer complaints related to the defect but confirmed no injuries have been reported.

The automaker initiated an internal investigation on March 31, 2026, after another vehicle manufacturer announced a similar recall. While not named in GM's report, the context points to Hyundai, which recalled certain Palisade SUVs earlier in 2026 following a fatal incident involving a child in Ohio. During GM's evaluation, engineers found that when test boxes weighing...