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2025 Cadillac Lyriq reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq holds 18 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Lyriq years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Stabilizer bar, and Head restraint.

2023 Cadillac Lyriq
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Complaints

18

Per year

9

Recalls

3

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 18), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Lyriq has 114 complaints, 38 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2025-07-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V483000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall suspension, front, stabilizer bar 2025-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V232000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly, head restraint 2025-03-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V193000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (18 total)

Electrical system
5
Forward collision avoidance
3
Air bags
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Powertrain
2
Speed control
2
Steering
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Service brakes
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

72025112026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On XXX, I was involved in a collision with my 2025 Cadillac Lyriq with vin # [XXX]. in which my vehicle struck a parked car, then a tree, then a curb, in sequence, at approximately 30 mph. The vehicle continued onto the…"
    Air bags, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-26
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH on a four-lane highway with the cruise control deactivated, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact stated…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-08-25
  • "I was driving on the freeway and was between two cars. The car on my right was trying to merge into me. I immediately was breaking while trying to control steering. I attempted to honk three times and my honk horn would…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-18
  • "I did some online research and am concerned that the accident may have been caused by a safety issue reported on our 2025 model Cadillac Lyriq involving its One Pedal Driving (OPD) feature. We had tried using OPD when…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-13
  • "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…"
    Steering, Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-06-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2025 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
LYRIQ — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 100 83 92 MPG / 326 mi range $800
LYRIQ all-wheel drive (11 kW Charger) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 98 80 89 MPG / 319 mi range $850
LYRIQ all-wheel drive (19 kW Charger) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 93 77 86 MPG / 303 mi range $900

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2023–present
Body styles Crossover SUV
Tire size 265/50R20, 275/40R22 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V-785 covers certain 2023-2024 LYRIQ vehicles. The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame. An improperly welded bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash. Owners are advised not to use those rear seating positions until repaired; dealers replace the rear seat cushion frame free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 24V-320 covers certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq and other GM EVs: electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power. Remedy: dealers replace the rear drive unit free of charge. When NHTSA lists multiple GM EVs in one campaign, the published unit count is shared.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq holds 18 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 9 per year. It is too early to rank against other Lyriq years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Traction battery, Stabilizer bar, and Head restraint.

What are common problems with a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 18), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Lyriq has 114 complaints, 38 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq been recalled?

The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is 89 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Cadillac Lyriq use engine oil?

No. It is battery-electric; routine fluid checks focus on brake fluid and coolant loops, not motor oil.

What tire sizes does a Cadillac Lyriq use?

Common OEM sizes are 265/50R20 and 275/40R22 depending on trim.

What seat-belt recall covers certain Lyriq models?

NHTSA recall 23V-785 covers certain 2023-2024 LYRIQ vehicles where a rear seat-belt anchor bracket may have been improperly welded; dealers replace the rear seat cushion frame.