Cadillac Lyriq problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 137 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Cadillac Lyriq (2023–2026). The 2024 Lyriq has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.
- Complaints
- 137
- Recalls
- 11
- Model years
- 4
- Worst year
- 2024
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Cadillac Lyriq years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2024 Cadillac Lyriq — 89 complaints, 14 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
- 2023 Cadillac Lyriq — 22 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Lighting
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (22 complaints).
Every Cadillac Lyriq model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lyriq | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2025 Lyriq | 19 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Lyriq | 89 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2023 Lyriq | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | Lighting |
Most common Cadillac Lyriq problem areas (all years)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech44 complaints
- Electrical System42 complaints
- Brakes29 complaints
- Lighting24 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control11 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain10 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion8 complaints
- Steering7 complaints
- Airbags5 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers4 complaints
Complaint trend
Cadillac Lyriq recalls
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: A blank video display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera image, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Other Cadillac models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology