Recall: Cadillac Vistiqs May Have Faulty Third RowMarc Urbano - Car and DriverCadillac issued a recall for 2026–2027 Vistiq models because their power-folding third row could trap an occupant.Cadillac called out a recall from a "different vehicle manufacturer," likely Hyundai, which filed a similar recall earlier this year, prompting an internal evaluation at GM.The recall documents show that Cadillac issued a "Stop Delivery" order to disable the third row's folding function until a permanent fix is offered.Cadillac issued a recall for the 2026 and 2027 model years of the Vistiq EV SUV, per documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the paperwork, the power-folding third row can potentially trap occupants, increasing the chance of injury.The NHTSA paperwork shows that 100 percent of the recall population is expected to have the potentially dangerous third rows. Production of the 2026 model year had already been completed when the issue was discovered, with 2027 model year shipments paused on June 8, 2026, according to the recall documents.Marc Urbano - Car and DriverThe recall comes after an internal evaluation by a Cadillac engineer, who submitted a report through GM's Speak Up For Safety (SUFS) program, found that the third row on the 2026 Vistiq is potentially dangerous. In the recall documents, Cadillac specifically calls out a "different vehicle manufacturer," which is almost surely Hyundai. The Korean automaker issued a recall and stop-sale after a toddler was tragically killed by a power-folding seat.AdvertisementAdvertisementDuring GM's evaluation, the power-folding seat continued folding with 33- and 40-pound boxes on the seat, preventing the boxes from being removed without manually reversing the seatback. Aside from the SUFS evaluation car, Cadillac reported six other incidents or complaints related to the seatback, though, thankfully, none resulted in injury.Dealers have been ordered to replace the module enabling the third row to fold until a replacement becomes available. The temporary fix covers all models at dealerships and extends to any owners who want the feature disabled. Dealers have already been notified of the issue, with interim owner notification letters expected to be mailed on August 3, 2026.You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029