2023 Cadillac LYRIQ

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Visibility & Lighting

Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 10 of 24 complaints (42%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2023: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category202320242025vs. 2023 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)850850800–900
Combined MPGe8988–8986–92
City / Highway MPGe96–97 / 81–8295–96 / 81–8293–100 / 77–83
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)000Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed2411318Not compared
Recalls issued763Not compared
Crash-involved complaints2174Not compared
Fire-involved complaints021Not compared
Injuries reported145Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared112

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ have?

7 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ?

Visibility & Lighting: 10 of 24 NHTSA complaints (42%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ get?

EPA rates it 89 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ?

EPA estimates $850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD97 MPGe (high)82 MPGe (high)89 MPGe$8500 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD96 MPGe (low)81 MPGe (low)89 MPGe$8500 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System20000
Electrical60000
Brakes41010
Steering11010
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints11010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control61000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting100000
Other20000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (7)

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 25V356000 · May 29, 2025

    Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.

    Consequence: 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.

    Remedy: 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 · Campaign 25V232000 · Apr 11, 2025

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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. 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 · Campaign 24V589000 · Aug 9, 2024

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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. 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 · Campaign 23V785000 · Nov 22, 2023

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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. 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 · Campaign 23V682000 · Oct 12, 2023

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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. 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 · Campaign 23V367000 · May 25, 2023

    Defect: 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.

    Consequence: 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. 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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 22V710000 · Sep 22, 2022

    Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. A software error in the driver video display control module may cause the instrument panel to go blank.

    Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222379510.