NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Safety Ratings
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq scores 94 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 14 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, marking it as an Exceptional performer. It earned 5 out of 5 stars in every NHTSA crash-test category and received a full score for its active avoidance technology. Three active recalls are on file for the vehicle, but this does not significantly detract from an otherwise robust safety showing.
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq received a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq ranks 23 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 94 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.9% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 14 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 23 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq represents a meaningful step forward from its immediate predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed five points to 94/100, moving from the Strong band at 89 to the Exceptional band, driven by a perfect crash-protection score of 70/70 and a full avoidance-tech score of 10/10. The only category that is not perfect is the defect record, which contributed 14.25 out of a possible 20 points, reflecting the weight of three active recall campaigns. Those campaigns are not trivial in scope: the high-voltage battery bolt issue is a propulsion-system concern that spans two Cadillac EV nameplates, and the stabilizer-bar bracket recall covers three consecutive model years of Lyriq production. The head-restraint owner's manual correction is comparatively minor but still required owner notification. What distinguishes this specific model year is the tension between a flawless NCAP performance and a defect record that keeps the Index from reaching its ceiling. Fourteen unverified complaints, with electrical-system allegations leading, reinforce that the propulsion architecture warrants continued attention from both GM and owners.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq achieves a full 5 out of 5 stars in every rated category by NHTSA, a comprehensive performance in the NCAP program. This includes the overall rating, frontal crash, side crash, and rollover evaluations. Its rollover risk is assessed at 9 percent, with the dynamic tip test concluding with a "No Tip" result. No weak or unrated categories detract from its crash-test scores.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20432
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2025 Lyriq. The most safety-critical involves high-voltage battery attachment bolts in the electrical propulsion system, a concern shared with the 2026 Vistiq. A second recall addresses front stabilizer-bar bracket bolts that may have been improperly torqued, spanning 2023 through 2025 Lyriqs. A third recall corrects inaccurate rear outboard head-restraint instructions in the owner's manual. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available campaign data.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V483000
Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.
Reported 2025-07-24
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR25V232000
Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252494190.
Reported 2025-04-10
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT25V193000
Risk: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252492340.
Reported 2025-03-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
Fourteen owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2025 Lyriq, including alleged reports of 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. All are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System (5 reports), followed by Steering and Fuel/Propulsion System (2 each), with Service Brakes and Power Train also appearing.
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
The 2025 Lyriq logged three recall campaigns in its first year. Shoppers should prioritize confirming the status of all three recalls, particularly those concerning the high-voltage battery bolt and the stabilizer bar bracket, which present critical safety considerations. Prospective buyers should always run a VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup and obtain written confirmation that all recall remedies have been completed by a GM dealership.
- The 2025 Lyriq's Safety Index of 94/100 is five points higher than the 2024 model year's 89/100, a band-crossing improvement from Strong to Exceptional driven by perfect crash-protection and avoidance-tech scores.
- A recall covering high-voltage battery attachment bolts in the propulsion system is specific to 2025 Lyriq and 2026 Vistiq vehicles and represents the most mechanically significant of the three active campaigns.
- The front stabilizer-bar bracket bolt recall spans 2023 through 2025 Lyriq model years, meaning 2025 units share this campaign with two prior production years and remedy completion rates may vary.
- Fourteen unverified NHTSA complaints include alleged electrical-system issues as the top category with five reports, a pattern consistent with the active propulsion-system recall and worth monitoring as the complaint record grows.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq places
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Cadillac Lyriq safety questions
Was the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 14 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Lyriq years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20432), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac Lyriq 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 23 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.