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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
NewRisk. A loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Cadillac LyriqProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickCentury04, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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
Other: owners/service/other manual
NewRisk. 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Cadillac Lyriq safety ratings
2026 CADILLAC LYRIQ SUV BEV 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 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureOpen
In owners' words
What Lyriq owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
7/16/2026 I was at Powerhouse gym hall road clinton township Michigan. I was backing out of parking space had seat belt on placed into reverse checked backup screen clear, rear view mirror and mirrors on doors. Backed out half way and rab automatic braking slammed (( twice in a row)) felt like…
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) caused dangerous unintended acceleration. This model of vehicle has an ACC that maintains following distance from a leading vehicle. It will decelerate to a full stop and will resume after a full stop while maintaining a proper following distance when prompted by a…
**2026 - Cadillac Lyriq One-Pedal Driving and Brake Defect** On November 4, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, I was driving my 2026 Cadillac Lyriq using the one-pedal driving feature while going below 20 miles per hour. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. I lifted my foot off the…
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