2026 Cadillac LYRIQ: common problems and reliability
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14 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2026 LYRIQ?The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the LYRIQ?
Across the 4 LYRIQ model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2023) to 114 (2024). With 14 complaints, the 2026 LYRIQ sits below the model's median of 24.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 LYRIQ
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Campaign 26V114000General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Owner feedback is sharply split between early adopters of the 2023-2024 models and those with later production units.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LYRIQ. See the full LYRIQ owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LYRIQ listings typically run $35,269–$39,924.
Other LYRIQ model years
Compare every LYRIQ year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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