Most common 2025 Cadillac Lyriq problems
Share of the 19 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Lyriq complaints by model year
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2025 Cadillac Lyriq recalls (3)
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
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.
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.
Seats › Mid/rear assembly › Head restraint
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq:
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 or while driving.
What 2025 Cadillac Lyriq owners say
Electrical system
The infotainment screen automatically adjusts its brightness based on readings from the ambient light sensor. However, during dusk and dawn, while conditions still appear relatively bright to the human eye, the sensor interprets the light levels as low and significantly dims the screen. As a result, the display can become so dark that it is nearly unreadable. This issue occurs even when the brightness control wheel is set to its maximum setting. The light sensor overrides the manual brightness adjustment, and the control wheel can only further reduce the brightness, not increase it. GM should provide an option to disable automatic brightness adjustment, or update the auto-brightness algorithm to prevent the screen from dimming excessively under such conditions.
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 Tempoarily Unavailable" Steering was the main issue. It was almost impossible to turn and steer. It was fortunate that it was after a stop and not while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but it has yet to be determined why the steering failed.
Driver assistance
On [redacted], I was involved in a collision with my 2025 Cadillac Lyriq with vin # [redacted]. 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 X-rays and medical treatment. There were no warning lights or dashboard indicators prior to the collision suggesting any system malfunction. During the collision, the front airbags did not deploy despite multiple significant impacts. Additionally, Automatic emergency braking didn't engage as it should Following the collision, inspection showed extensive front-end damage including damage to the tires, suspension, and cross member, hood, grill, fender etc. requiring full front-end replacement. …
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 this should be able to honk.
Brakes
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH during dry weather conditions in traffic, the brake pedal was depressed but traveled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stood on the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the vehicle in front that had stopped due to traffic. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal jerked while it was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated, and the Crash Imminent Braking system failed. The driver-side and passenger-side air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the back that did/did not require medical attention. No police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The insurance company was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
I was in a public parking lot and slowly approached a parking space in front of a store. When I applied the brakes to stop in the space, the car did not respond, it continued to drive forward, up the curb, crashed through the store front, and eventually came to rest mid-way in the store, amidst the furniture and store structure.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 100 / 83 / 92 MPGe | 326 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 98 / 80 / 89 MPGe | 319 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Lyriq rates better than average: 58% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lyriq at the same age. It is one of the best Lyriq years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
The electrical system — 6 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the driver assistance (4) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, the most recent from July 24, 2025 (traction battery). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Lyriq?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025. See the full Cadillac Lyriq years comparison.
At what mileage do 2025 Cadillac Lyriq problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.