2026 CADILLAC LYRIQ

1 recalls, 12 complaints

26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
5,861 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
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 hitti... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
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 hitti... Read more
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 16, 2026
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 hitti... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Jul 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, smoke started coming from the hood and the vehicle was pulled over into a parking space. While opening the hood, the contact saw that fire was coming from the top of the engine. The contact stated ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Jul 23, 2026
Incident date: Jul 15, 2026
Vehicle Information I am reporting multiple persistent safety-related defects in my 2025 Mazda CX-70 that began immediately after purchase and continue despite repeated service visits, software updates (including MSP66 on July 9, 2026), and good-faith repair attempts. These defects substantially im... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 27, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
Problem: Recall for passenger side airbag malfunction in heated seats for my model year. Manufacturer has said they addressed the recall but they have not. My car and thousands of others are unsafe for passengers to ride in because the airbag system does not work. Warning light is the airbag symbol ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V045000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 30, 2026
Incident date: Sep 6, 2025
I would like to formally file a safety complaint regarding my Chevrolet vehicle and to express concern over Chevrolet’s handling of a known defect. On January 22, while driving to work in cold weather conditions, my vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction. The engine unexpectedly re... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 28, 2025
While driving in northwestern Pennsylvania during a snowstorm, the driver engaged the vehicle’s factory “Snow Mode.” Immediately thereafter, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and loss of steering control. The driver was forced to pull off the I79 interstate in severe winter condit... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
Vehicle would not go into reverse suddenly when leaving parking lot, when putting in drive it would jerk forward, yellow tool light came on. Took to dealership immediately and they claim transmission is gone. Ford extended warranty wants a full tear down to rebuild
POWER TRAIN Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
The timing system was repaired in February 2025. After similar symptoms of vehicle stalling, the check engine light came on Found a software update that needed to be completed to determine if engine needed replaced. Dealership has refused for seven weeks to complete the entire job of the update whi... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 4, 2025
The timing system was repaired in February 2025. After similar symptoms of vehicle stalling, the check engine light came on Found a software update that needed to be completed to determine if engine needed replaced. Dealership has refused for seven weeks to complete the entire job of the update whi... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC LYRIQ

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE24011 Opened: Apr 11, 2024 , Closed: Aug 21, 2026
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2023
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start up... Read more

CADILLAC LYRIQ - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC LYRIQ across all model years (2023, 2026).

17 Total Recalls
284 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC LYRIQ - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 1 12
2025 3 28 View
2024 6 206 View
2023 7 38 View

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