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Cadillac Escalade IQL VIN decoder

Enter a Cadillac Escalade IQL VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Cadillac Escalade IQL at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data2026–20272 model years
Recalls since 20262
Year with most recalls20262 recalls
Latest recall filedJul 2026

Cadillac Escalade IQL model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Cadillac Escalade IQL for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2027 V 0
2026 T 2

A recall count is for all Cadillac Escalade IQL vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Cadillac Escalade IQL recalls

The newest recall campaigns NHTSA lists for the Cadillac Escalade IQL, newest first.

Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery

30 Jul 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V494000 · Model years: 2026

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, GMC Sierra EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup vehicles. The high voltage battery may have an improperly secured internal module component.

Risk: A loose component may move and damage the high voltage battery, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262562600. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 30, 2026.

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

26 Feb 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · Model years: 2026

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.”

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.

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 recalled Cadillac Escalade IQL parts

Recall campaigns by the main component NHTSA names:

  • Electrical system: 1 recall
  • Equipment: 1 recall

How to read a Cadillac Escalade IQL VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Cadillac uses these codes in NHTSA data: 1G6, 1GE, 1GY, 2G6, 2GE, 3GG, 3GY, LRB, LRE, LSG.
  • Characters 4-8 describe the Escalade IQL: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 Escalade IQL has V in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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Cadillac Escalade IQL VIN questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade IQL have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Cadillac Escalade IQL from 2026 to 2027. Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your model year.

Which model years of the Cadillac Escalade IQL are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Cadillac Escalade IQL for 2 model years (2026–2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Cadillac Escalade IQL from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 Escalade IQL has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Cadillac Escalade IQL?

At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.

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