Missing owner's manual/fmvss 225
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain 2026 cadillac vistiq electric 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 225, “child restraint anchorage systems.”
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 december 30, 2025. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is a252516680. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on nhtsa.gov on november 25, 2025.
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FAQ: Recall 25V819000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V819000?
NHTSA recall 25V819000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 25, 2025. It addresses: Missing owner's manual/fmvss 225. The recall affects approximately 94 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V819000 or the manufacturer campaign number A252516680. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.