2025 Cadillac Lyriq Owner's Manual Recall (25V193)

Recall 25V193 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq in recall 25V193?

The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Lyriq with recall 25V193?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the owners and service and other manual.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V193?

Recall 25V193 covers 10,643 vehicles: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq.

NHTSA lists 10,643 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Lyriq owner's manual recall?

Yes. GM will mail owner's manual inserts with the correct illustrations and descriptions for rear outboard head restraints, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V193 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V193 to NHTSA on March 27, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 30, 2025.

This recall was filed 18 months ago. If your Lyriq was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Lyriq is part of recall 25V193?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V193 is open on your Lyriq, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Lyriq vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Lyriq owners do about recall 25V193?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V193000 applies to your Lyriq.
2. Call a Cadillac dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the owners and service and other manual happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Lyriq owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the other equipment.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 25V193 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 18 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Cadillac Lyriq: 18 complaints in total, 3 about the other equipment

Can recall 25V193 make my Lyriq a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Lyriq went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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