This page covers 4 recalls, 13 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq.
92 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical issues lead the complaint picture for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. The most consistently reported problem involves the vehicle entering a deep sleep state while parked and becoming completely unresponsive, all electrical systems go dark, and the car can't be moved until it recovers on its own after 30 to 60 minutes. Several owners report this happening repeatedly with no lasting fix. A separate thread of electrical complaints centers on the OnStar system failing, which knocks out accident detection and leaves the in-app charging and navigation features non-functional. On the propulsion side, one owner describes applying the brakes at low speed in a parking lot and the vehicle continuing forward without stopping. The moonroof is mentioned in an isolated report where the glass cracked on its own without any apparent impact.
13
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ has 4 recalls, the most serious involving front stabilizer bar bracket bolts that can loosen and separate, potentially damaging high-voltage cables or battery coolant lines and causing a sudden loss of drive power.
A second structural concern involves the bolts that secure the high-voltage battery to the floor, which may be missing or loose; in a crash, an unsecured battery can sustain damage that raises the risk of fire. The remaining two recalls cover the same issue and can be treated as one: the owner's manual contains incorrect instructions for adjusting the rear outboard head restraints, which can lead to improper positioning and greater risk of neck injury in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the high-voltage battery to the floor inside the vehicle may be missing or loose, which could cause the battery to shift or move.
What the fix does
A dealer will check the battery bolts and replace or tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front stabilizer bar brackets on the left or right side may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If they loosen and separate, the bracket can detach and damage the high voltage cables or battery coolant lines.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the stabilizer bar bracket bolts on both sides as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual contains inaccurate descriptions and illustrations of the rear outboard head restraints, causing the vehicle to not meet federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
GM will mail corrected owner's manual inserts with accurate illustrations and descriptions of the rear outboard head restraints at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual contains incorrect instructions for adjusting the left and right rear head restraints, which should meet Canadian regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you a manual insert with the correct instructions for adjusting the left and right rear head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
