NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. Most complaints involve service brakes (3) and electrical system (3). The EPA rates it 80–92 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions.
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 Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“The contact owns a 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while performing a three-point turn at approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal became hard, the vehicle failed to stop, and continued moving forward and backward continuously, resulting in a collision with an unoccupied, parked vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that prior to the incident, the vehicle sensing system was overly sensitive, causing premature stopping while coming to a stop. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Action Number: EA26006 (Service Brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, filed a case, and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The insurance company was notified of the incident. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”
“On October 28, 2026, my spouse was driving our 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ Premium Luxury RWD on the highway when the vehicle unexpectedly displayed a warning and began losing propulsion, progressively decelerating without driver command. Multiple additional warnings appeared, including Service Traction Control, Service Battery, Brake System Failure, and a 62 mph maximum speed restriction. The driver was overwhelmed by the rapidly appearing warnings and unexpected deceleration. She believes she was able to use the brakes, but cannot reliably recall the vehicle's precise braking behavior during the incident. After the vehicle stopped, she contacted OnStar. During the call, the vehicle experienced a complete apparent electrical shutdown: the displays went dark, the vehicle became unresponsive, and the OnStar call disconnected. Around the time of the incident, OnStar generated two diagnostic notifications: a critical electric drive unit malfunction with diagnostic trouble code P0560, followed approximately two minutes later by a low 12V battery warning. The vehicle could not be restarted or driven and required towing to an authorized Cadillac dealership. This unexpected…”
“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 hitting brick wall no one or obstacle near car or behind me. The car starts to go forward with in a foot front automatic braking detects car next to me slams on braking system pushes car back, Car then begins to rock between two sensor back and forth, Until front system fails to stop I sense its about to move forward an impact cars around me. Depressed brake to the ground it failed to stop, Screen flickers turns blank and I have no way to power off car, It proceeds to hit four parked cars and this cars cause damage to cars next to them. I seen article 8.27.2026 regarding GM investigation describing what I experienced currently NHTA is invetigation ?? I do not know my next step s Im being held responsible by insurance, Clinton Twp , Mi police gace me reckless driving ticket im going to court 9.3.26 to contest and there ordering driving review. I have driven 40 years no…”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYRIQ (11 kW Charger) Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 83 | 92 | $850 | — |
| LYRIQ (19 kW Charger) Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 83 | 91 | $850 | — |
| LYRIQ PAWD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 98 | 80 | 89 | $850 | — |
| LYRIQ AWD Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 93 | 77 | 85 | $900 | — |
| LYRIQ PAWD V SERIES (11 kW Charger) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 87 | 72 | 80 | $950 | — |
| LYRIQ PAWD V SERIES (19 kW Charger) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 87 | 72 | 80 | $950 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (3), electrical system (3), forward collision avoidance (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq at 80–92 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq 5 out of 5 stars overall.