no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
NewRisk. A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Cadillac LyriqProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-483 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser ]), Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
1Service brakes, hydraulic
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 Cadillac Lyriq recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: stabilizer bar
Risk. Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Lyriq year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lyriq median. How we score
'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Cadillac Lyriq safety ratings
2025 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Lyriq owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ has approximately 12,000 miles. On multiple occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly applied the brakes and come to a sudden, forceful stop even though there was no visible vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle requiring emergency braking. During the most recent incident, the…
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…
OnStar system on the vehicle is busted. Because of this the accident detection no longer works and the GPS is stuck in no mans land which makes it impossible to use their app to figure out charging percentage, how far and route to take to the nearest charging station.
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