2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

1 safety recall, 14 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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1Recalls
14Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall list

Wheels recall

26V-304
May 14, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Safety risk
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV owner complaints

14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine8
Power Train4
Electrical System3
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Visibility/Wiper1
Lane Departure1
Suspension1

Recent complaints

October 20, 2026Engine

My engine had a malfunction. My safety was put at risk due to not knowing if the vehicle would stop before I was able to safely get it to be checked. The dealer has been confirmed by the dealer as engine failure due to bearing failure. This was determined by metal pieces in the oil pan. There were no warning signs, including no warning lights.

August 24, 2026Power TrainEngine

On XXX, I picked up my 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, VIN [XXX], from Open Road Cadillac after a replacement 6.2L V8 engine had been installed following failure of the original engine. Approximately one mile after leaving the dealership, the engine temperature rose to approximately 297°F. The vehicle displayed a critical oil-pressure/no-oil warning, coolant leaked from the vehicle, and the replacement engine produced a loud metallic knocking/clanking sound and had difficulty starting. The vehicle could not be safely operated and was returned to the dealership. The dealership subsequently advised me that a coolant hose/component had come off and caused the coolant loss. I was later advised that

August 24, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

Second screen in my 2025 Cadillac Escalade burned my daughter at 158 degrees.

August 23, 2026Power TrainEngine

Car was driving fine, randomly at 10k miles, the car started turning off. Thank god I had reached my house before it died out on me. I called the Cadillac dealer and brought it in. Apparently a plug was fusing, which caused a shortage to the engine.

June 23, 2026Engine

In August 2025 I purchased a brand new 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum. Purchase Price $155,000. I maintained the car to the highest level possible since taking ownership. The total miles put on the car between August 2025 and May 2026 was 6,142. On May 14, 2026 at approx. 8am EST I was driving the car southbound on Alternate AIA (going from my house to my office). As the car was approaching the intersection of Alternate AIA and Hood Road the engine stopped running and turned off. The Car rolled to a stop and the dashboard displayed a message of "please push the start button". The electronics of the car were fully functional, the dashboard was on and I was able to roll the windows

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 21.9%.

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, filed May 14, 2026, concerns the wheels.

What are the most common 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (8 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV safe?

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Contact any authorized Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.