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Cadillac Lyriq Recall 25V193: Owner's manual misdescribes rear head restraints, raising crash injury risk

NHTSA campaign 25V193, reported March 27, 2025, 10,643 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The owner's manual for this vehicle inaccurately describes how to adjust the rear outboard head restraints. Because the instructions are wrong, the head restraints may be set improperly, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The vehicles also do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 202 for head restraints.

The remedy is free. General Motors will mail owner's manual inserts containing the correct illustrations and descriptions for the rear outboard head restraints. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. If you have questions, contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.

Check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls, and review the rear head restraint section of your manual once the correct insert arrives so you can set them properly.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V193General Motors, LLC
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Cadillac Lyriq2025