Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on May 14, 2026 (Wheels: hub). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls and problems

3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Wheels: hub

NHTSA campaign 26V304000 · reported May 14, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 2,457 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · reported May 7, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 66 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
The risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 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 N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · reported February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 5,861 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
The risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine11
Electrical system3
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
On Friday, …, my 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV (VIN: […]), with approximately 10,000 miles, experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while I was driving on a busy highway exit ramp. My wife, […] daughter, and dog were in the vehicle. The engine died without warning, resulting in total loss of power. We were…

Sep 22, 2026 · Engine
Vehicle Issues / Defects 1. Damaged Passenger Entertainment Screen at Delivery The passenger-side entertainment screen was damaged when the truck was delivered. The damage was present from the time the vehicle was received and was not caused by the owner. 2. Engine Failure at Approximately 7,000 Miles The vehicle…

Sep 19, 2026 · Engine
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at approximately 10:38am, my wife was driving our 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Sport (VIN [VIN removed], ~9,000 miles) with multiple young children in the vehicle. The vehicle began making loud clicking noises and lost power at a busy intersection, with no prior warning lights or…

Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical system
At 9,000 miles the engine on my 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV started knocking and the dealership replaced it. They did not provide a loaner or a rental vehicle for the time the vehicle was at the shop. After the replacement, the new engine sounds the same and will probably needs replacing as well. After the fix I…

Aug 23, 2026 · Engine
I was driving my NEW 2026 Cadillac Escalade down the highway when my engine froze up! It was damaged so bad that they replaced the engine. So obviously GM has not fixed this problem. They promised that the issue was fixed or I would have never bought this vehicle.

Escalade ESV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2023	4	91	3
2024	2	22	1
2025	1	14	0
2026	3	11	0

Across all years, the 2023 Escalade ESV has the most complaints (91). All Cadillac Escalade ESV years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent reported on May 14, 2026 (Wheels: hub). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.