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Cadillac Lyriq Bev
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac Lyriq Bev model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Cadillac Lyriq Bev we cover (2026 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 99 on the NHTSA Safety Index. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq BEV is a battery-electric luxury midsize SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want premium appointments and zero-emission driving without sacrificing the prestige of the Cadillac nameplate. Competing against the likes of the BMW iX and Genesis GV80e, the Lyriq positions itself as Cadillac's most forward-facing statement in an increasingly crowded upscale EV segment.
From a pure safety standpoint, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq BEV is about as strong a performer as we see come through our data. Its NHTSA Safety Index lands at 99 out of 100, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band, and the underlying crash-test results back that score up without hesitation: five stars across the board in frontal, side, and rollover testing. That is a clean sweep, and it is not common to see a large SUV post perfect stars in all three categories simultaneously. On the recall front, the 2026 model year carries just one recall across our covered range. That is a modest figure for a freshly updated luxury EV, where software complexity and supply-chain variables can generate recall activity early in a model cycle. Shoppers should verify whether any open recall work has been completed on a specific vehicle before purchase, which is always good practice. Owner complaints are minimal at five total, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities attached to those filings. It is worth repeating that NHTSA complaints are unverified allegations, so this low number is encouraging but not a guarantee of a problem-free ownership experience. The honest bottom line here is straightforward: the 2026 Lyriq BEV delivers an exceptional safety profile by every federal metric we track. For luxury EV shoppers who put crash protection at the top of their checklist, this vehicle earns serious consideration.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Lyriq for its polished interior presentation, with particular attention to its sweeping display technology and refined cabin materials. Driving dynamics are described as composed and quiet, befitting a luxury EV. Some reviewers note that the overall execution feels mature and cohesive for a relatively young platform, though a few point to areas where the infotainment experience could be more intuitive.
- The 2026 Lyriq BEV earned a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index score, placing it in the Exceptional band, the highest tier in our rating system.
- Federal crash testing awarded the Lyriq five stars in frontal impact, side impact, and rollover resistance, a perfect score across all three test categories.
- One recall is on record for the 2026 model year. Shoppers should run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's database before purchase to confirm any recall remedy has been performed.
- Owner complaints total just five for the covered model year, with zero associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported. While these are unverified allegations, the low complaint volume is a positive early indicator for this model year.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq Bev with 1 recalls.