Cadillac Lyriq vs BMW 5 Series
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac Lyriq | BMW 5 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 228 | 556 |
| Model years covered | 2023–2026 | 1989–2012 |
| Worst model year | 2024 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2003 |
| Crashes reported | 46 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 25 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 28.5% | 13.3% |
Cadillac Lyriq by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
64
28.1%
Electrical System
40
17.5%
Brakes
29
12.7%
Lights
24
10.5%
Other & Unspecified
18
7.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
11
4.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
10
4.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
3.5%
BMW 5 Series by year
What breaks
Airbags
96
17.3%
Engine & Cooling
67
12.1%
Electrical System
62
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
57
10.3%
Tires
43
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
41
7.4%
Steering
32
5.8%
Brakes
22
4.0%