NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Cadillac Lyriq Safety Record
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its crashworthiness undetermined by federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index. For this model year, the vehicle's record shows a single recall campaign and five unverified owner complaints filed with the agency. No crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities have been reported in connection with these complaints.
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq?
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has not yet been assigned a Safety Index score, nor has NHTSA published crash test results for this model year. Shoppers seeking context can refer to the 2025 Lyriq's Safety Index of 94 and the 2024 Lyriq's index of 89. Those scores apply to those specific tested years, not to the 2026 model. This Lyriq generation falls into the Light burden band for recalls and complaints. One recall campaign is active for the 2026 Lyriq. This recall, shared with other GM nameplates, addresses an equipment issue related to the owner's manual, not a powertrain or structural defect. The five unverified owner complaints contain no reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The most frequent complaint involves the Forward Collision Avoidance system, an area of active safety that warrants attention.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq have any recalls?
The single recall campaign affecting the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq involves equipment in the owners, service, or other manual category. The campaign is a multi-brand General Motors action that also covers certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, and GMC Canyon vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available NHTSA data for this campaign.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle
Reported 2026-02-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. The top alleged problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in two reports. Single allegations also touch the Structure, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, and Service Brakes components. All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq?
A recall campaign has been issued for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, necessitating a VIN check through NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov for any pre-owned unit. Shoppers should verify that the recall remedy has been applied to a specific vehicle before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and no safety inference should be drawn from that absence.
- One recall campaign is on record for the 2026 Lyriq, a multi-brand General Motors action in the equipment manual category also affecting several other 2025-2027 GM models.
- Five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with Forward Collision Avoidance the most frequently alleged component and zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths across all five reports.
- Tested sibling years, the 2025 Lyriq with a Safety Index of 94 and the 2024 with an index of 89, are available for shoppers who want crash-test reference data, though those scores reflect those specific tested model years only.
FAQ2026 Cadillac Lyriq safety questions
Was the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Cadillac Lyriq 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.