2023 Cadillac Lyriq Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lyriq years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Lyriq model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (10 complaints, 45%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Cadillac Lyriq problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 45% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 18% | 3,100 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 18% | 3,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Cadillac Lyriq recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 â 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
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.
Fix: The video display control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252500680.
Suspension:front:stabilizer bar
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252494190.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.
Risk: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or EV Concierge at 1-844-EV-CADILLAC (1-844-382-2345). GM's number for this recall is N242453471.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LYRIQ vehicles. The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame.
Risk: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the left-rear and center-rear seating positions until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232425220.
Electrical system:body control module:software
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The body control module (BCM) may have been updated with incorrectly calibrated software and fail to make the pedestrian warning sounds.
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the BCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232422960.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Letters explaining the safety risk were sent to owners January 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact GM's Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and the EV Concierge number: 1-833-HUMMER-EV (1-833-486-6373). GM's number for this recall is N232404441.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.
- Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (PE24011) — opened Apr 11, 2024, closed Aug 21, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Backing out of driveway and screen went black and a collision occurred a second or two later. We have had the Lyriq in the shop multiple times for glitchy screens and screen going black but never has been fully resolved. I did recieve a recall letter (unfortunately I threw it away) but now it shows…
The gauge cluster/infotainment screen dims automatically when the light sensor on the dash senses the environment has gotten darker. The problem is that this happens extremely early at dusk/dark hours when it's still fairly bright outside, and the brightness of the screen is too dim to see things…
During dusk and dawn conditions, the vehicle dims the dashboard lighting to the point that everything is very difficult to see. They are diming the displays when the exterior lighting conditions are still too bright for the very dim display. I have owned many GM vehicles with this type of automatic…
The entire left portion of the screen became inoperable and remained a black screen despite attempts to reset the system. The left side of the screen contains information such as gear selection, speedometer, lane keep assist, and many other important information. There is no other way to see what…
Weather was dry. Time was 5:30 PM - still sunlit. Driving down the interstate, 70 MPH in the middle lane of a three lane highway. Super Cruise is active, no cars in front of me within 500+ feet. I MAY recall a partially blown tire in the lane to my left. All of a sudden, car brakes and slows…
Other Cadillac Lyriq years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lyriq | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 Lyriq | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 Lyriq | 89 | 5 |
| 2023 | 22 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lyriq model years, the 2023 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.