2025 Cadillac Lyriq Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lyriq years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Lyriq model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Cadillac Lyriq problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Cadillac Lyriq recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:stabilizer bar
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Seats:mid/rear assembly:head restraint; equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: 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."
Risk: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 curb after the final impact. All passengers sustained injuries and required…
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 that the vehicle accelerated above 100 MPH. During the failure, the cruise control…
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 not work. In a case of an emergency, that is absolutely unacceptable a car like…
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 we first got the car and didn't like it and have not engaged it again over the…
Other Cadillac Lyriq years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lyriq | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 Lyriq | 89 | 5 |
| 2023 Lyriq | 22 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lyriq model years, the 2025 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.