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2025 Cadillac Lyriq problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

22

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Lyriq years?

Lyriq NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted193 complaints2023: 38 complaints2024: 193 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 7 complaints
Lyriq NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Cadillac Lyriq problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System523%
Other314%
Brakes29%
Steering29%
Fuel System29%
Visibility & Wipers29%
Speed Control15%
Driver Assistance15%
Airbags15%
Suspension15%
Tires & Wheels15%
Transmission15%

Does the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V483000Electrical SystemJuly 24, 2025 · 53 units

Defect

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.

Consequence

An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.

25V232000SuspensionApril 10, 2025 · 17 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.

Consequence

Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252494190.

25V193000SeatsMarch 27, 2025 · 10,643 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."

Consequence

Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

GM will mail owner's manual inserts with the correct illustrations and descriptions for rear outboard head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252492340.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Car has been asleep after parking and will not wake up leaving all electrical components dead. GM has not been able to repair and unfortunately this has occurred 5 times including twice the month of March, 2026. Having a car parked in an unsafe location and not being able to move it very…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 26, 2026

“I was driving about 40 MPH, message popped "camera blocked, clean front windshield" I did and the message cleared. A few minutes later it came back so I cleaned the windshield again. What happened next shocked me. Without any warning while traveling 30 mph the automatic braking system came on and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 3, 2025

“Sudden Acceleration. -I was driving on a highway. I accelerated to pass a truck and when I took my foot off the accelerator the car continued to gain acceleration. The gas pedal had returned to a normal position but the car was still accelerating. I had to put full force on the brakes to get the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 14, 2025 · fire

“I was in a public parking lot and slowly approached a parking space in front of a store. When I applied the brakes to stop in the space, the car did not respond, it continued to drive forward, up the curb, crashed through the store front, and eventually came to rest mid-way in the store, amidst the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 5, 2026 · crash

“Stopped at the West Bound Thruway Seneca service area. After returning to the vehicle, multiple error messages were displayed on screen. "Have Power Steering Serviced, Service Stabilitrak, Service Headlamps, AWD Tempoarily Unavailable" Steering was the main issue. It was almost impossible to turn…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 6, 2026

2025 Cadillac Lyriq — common questions

Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Lyriq problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (5 complaints), other (3 complaints), visibility & wipers (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Cadillac Lyriq years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Lyriq years to avoid are 2024, 2023. The cleanest record among Lyriq years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.