Cadillac Lyriq recalls & complaint record (MY 2023–2026)
As of , the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 12 recall campaigns and 151 consumer complaints for the Cadillac Lyriq (MY 2023–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Service Brakes. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Lyriq costs to own.
Every Cadillac Lyriq recall campaign, by year
All 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Lyriq (MY 2023–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
2026 — 2 campaigns
- Equipment
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.
- Back Over Prevention
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2025 — 4 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
- Equipment
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…
Remedy: The video display control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
- Suspension
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
- Seats
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.
2024 — 2 campaigns
- Service BrakesOTA fix
Risk: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge.
2023 — 3 campaigns
- Seat Belts
Risk: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the left-rear and center-rear seating positions until the recall repair is completed.
- Electrical System
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the BCM, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge.
2022 — 1 campaign
- Electrical System
Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will update the video display control module software, free of charge.
Where the Lyriq’s recalls and complaints cluster
Recalls by component (12 campaigns total): Electrical System (5), Equipment (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Suspension (1), Seats (1), Service Brakes (1), Seat Belts (1).
Complaints by reported area (151 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (47), Forward Collision Avoidance (42), Service Brakes (32), Exterior Lighting (30), Back Over Prevention (20), Vehicle Speed Control (10).
Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Crash, fire, injury and death reports
Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Lyriq (MY 2023–2026) include 21 crash reports, 3 fire reports, 8 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Do recalls affect what the Lyriq costs to own?
- No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
- Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Lyriq harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
- How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Cadillac Lyriq Luxury (electric) cost to own →.
Recalls & complaints — FAQ
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About this data
- All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Lyriq nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2023–2026).
- A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
- Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Related: Cadillac Lyriq Luxury (electric) cost to own → · every model’s cost page · how we calculate cost of ownership.