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Cadillac Lyriq
NHTSA safety across every Cadillac Lyriq model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Cadillac Lyriq we cover (2023 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 94 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2024 at 89. 17 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Cadillac Lyriq is a battery-electric luxury midsize SUV targeting buyers who want premium refinement without a combustion engine. Launched for the 2023 model year, it sits at the leading edge of GM's EV push and competes directly with the BMW iX and Mercedes EQB. Its audience is style-conscious, tech-forward, and willing to pay for a flagship experience in an all-electric wrapper.
The Cadillac Lyriq presents a genuinely impressive safety profile across the 2023 to 2025 model years we cover, and the numbers back that up. The 2025 model earns a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in Exceptional territory, and the best available crash-test results show a clean sweep of 5 stars across frontal, side, and rollover categories. That is about as strong a structural performance as any SUV in this segment can claim. The less comfortable part of the picture is the recall count. Sixteen recalls across just three model years is a meaningful number for a relatively new nameplate, and it reflects the growing pains common to first-generation electric vehicles with complex software and electrical architectures. Shoppers should verify that any used or new Lyriq has all outstanding recall work completed before taking delivery. Owner complaints total 146 across covered years, with 21 alleged crashes, 3 fire-related reports, and 8 injury claims logged. These are unverified allegations, and the figures are not outsized for a vehicle in this class and sales volume, but the fire-related reports deserve attention given the EV powertrain. No deaths have been reported in this dataset. Bottom line: the Lyriq earns its Exceptional safety band on crash-test merit, but the recall history is a real factor that informed shoppers should weigh alongside those stellar star ratings.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Lyriq for its striking interior design, composed ride quality, and polished technology execution, calling it a genuine step forward for Cadillac in the luxury EV space. Most acknowledge that range and charging infrastructure remain practical considerations, and some note that early software behavior has required attention, though the overall driving experience draws consistent admiration.
- The 2025 Lyriq achieves a 94 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index rated Exceptional, supported by 5-star scores in every crash-test category, making it one of the stronger performers in the luxury electric SUV segment.
- Sixteen recalls across the 2023 to 2025 model years signal ongoing software and electrical system refinements typical of first-generation EVs. Always confirm all recall work is completed through the NHTSA VIN lookup tool before purchase.
- Owner complaints include 3 fire-related allegations across covered years. While these are unverified reports and not confirmed incidents, buyers of any battery-electric vehicle should review current NHTSA complaint records and monitor for related service bulletins.
- With 21 alleged crashes and 8 injury claims reported among 146 total complaints, the Lyriq's complaint rate is worth monitoring but not alarming for its sales volume. Zero reported deaths in the dataset is a meaningful data point in the vehicle's favor.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq with 7 recalls.