CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (5 reports).
1Recalls
8Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2026 Cadillac Lyriq recalls
Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
General Motors has determined that certain vehicles may not have had their radio set to the correct status needed to automatically download the electronic owner's manual during production.
Most common 2026 Cadillac Lyriq problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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
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 flic
MALFUNCTION: In normal driving mode the stop lamp / brake lights do not shut off after releasing the braking controls. The stop lamps will shut off only after the accelerator pedal is used, or when the vehicle coasts below 10mph. SAFETY: 1) When descending mountain roads the stop lamps remain illuminated for extended periods of time. In some cases the stop lamps remain illuminated for hundreds or thousands of feet after the brake controls have been released. In these situations the vehicle is now coasting downhill and NOT decelerating. In these situations there is no indication / communication provided to the traffic behind me that I am now braking and no longer coasting since the stop lamp
My Cadillac Lyriq 1GYXPZRL1TZ601181 Has dents on the passenger roof rail. There are three dents one above the front door and 2 on the rear door. I discovered the dents on May 17, 2026 and I showed my local dealer on May 18, 2026. I have not been in a hail storm. My dealer said I need to file an insurance claim. Upon further research I have discovered that other owners have reported the same mysterious roof rail dents.
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ experienced multiple complete electrical failures. INCIDENT 1: Vehicle broke down on the road. Waited 3 hours for roadside assistance. Roadside team did not know where to take the vehicle. Owner was taken home and told to call again for a tow. INCIDENT 2: Vehicle towed to Massey Cadillac South Orlando. Owner was told repair would be free. After 6 days with no communication, owner was charged $1,290 for the repair. INCIDENT 3 (CURRENT): After picking up the repaired vehicle, it suffered a complete electrical failure in a Walmart parking lot. Vehicle would not start, doors would not open electronically. Owner contacted MyCadillac app support and was told assistance was unav
2026 Cadillac Lyriq questions
Does the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq: Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (3), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.