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#BS-2026-CADLYR-12692026 Cadillac LyriqProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 12 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 12 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported electrical issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2026 Cadillac Lyriq: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Collision Avoidance Issues
Collision Avoidance complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
SERVICE BRAKES
The worst model year for the Cadillac Lyriq is the 2024 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
12
Class avg
40
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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