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2024 Cadillac Lyriq reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq over 3 years — 38 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2023 Lyriq (8), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Touchscreen, and Stabilizer bar.

2023 Cadillac Lyriq
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Complaints

114

Per year

38

Recalls

6

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (38 of 114), then Forward collision avoidance (37) and Service brakes (23). The most filings arrived in 2024 (50 of 114). Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Lyriq has 24 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2025 has 18 complaints, 9 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 26V082000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
Remedy The vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252542530. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Recall equipment, electrical, infotainment, touchscreen 2025-05-29 · NHTSA campaign 25V356000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
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.
Recall suspension, front, stabilizer bar 2025-04-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V232000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Brake control module 2024-08-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V589000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall electrical system, wiring 2024-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 24V320000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.
Recall seat belts, rear or other, anchorage 2023-11-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V785000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (114 total)

Electrical system
38
Forward collision avoidance
37
Service brakes
23
Back-over prevention
19
Exterior lighting
19
Speed control
9
Powertrain
6
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Steering
4
Engine
3
Hydraulic brakes
3
Air bags
2
Parking brake
2
Structure
2
Equipment
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

17

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

4

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

102023502024322025222026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On or about August 6, 2026, I received email communication from the GM EV Concierge , establishing Case #106606137. My vehicle has been "bricked" and GM has had possession of it since August 3, 2026, (46 days and…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The vehicle is a Cadillac Lyriq. Following an over the air software update pushed by the manufacturer, the vehicle began displaying a high voltage system error message and lost the ability to DC fast charge. The high…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01
  • "On August 9, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion and became completely disabled on the roadway. The vehicle remained powered on but would not move forward or…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-22
  • "This is about an issue with the ACC system. While driving with the ACC engaged, it will intermittently disengage and without notification. Then the vehicle applies hard braking. After many multiple occurrences, I now…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-27
  • "The infotainment screen in my car plus the menu control went completely dead. With the screen dead completely this mean you cannot see the speedomoter, rear camera feeds, warning symbols on the dash. You cannot see…"
    Electrical system, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
LYRIQ — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 95 82 88 MPG / 314 mi range $850
LYRIQ all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 96 81 89 MPG / 307 mi range $850

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2023–present
Body styles Crossover SUV
Tire size 265/50R20, 275/40R22 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V-785 covers 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. An improperly welded bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended in a crash. Owners are advised not to use those rear seating positions until repaired; dealers replace the rear seat cushion frame free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 24V-320 covers certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq and other GM EVs: electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power. Remedy: dealers replace the rear drive unit free of charge. When NHTSA lists multiple GM EVs in one campaign, the published unit count is shared.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq reliable?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq over 3 years — 38 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2023 Lyriq (8), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Touchscreen, and Stabilizer bar.

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (38 of 114), then Forward collision avoidance (37) and Service brakes (23). The most filings arrived in 2024 (50 of 114). Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Lyriq has 24 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2025 has 18 complaints, 9 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq been recalled?

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?

Owners have filed 114 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is 88.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Cadillac Lyriq use engine oil?

No. It is battery-electric; routine fluid checks focus on brake fluid and coolant loops, not motor oil.

What tire sizes does a Cadillac Lyriq use?

Common OEM sizes are 265/50R20 and 275/40R22 depending on trim.

What seat-belt recall covers certain Lyriq models?

NHTSA recall 23V-785 covers certain 2023-2024 LYRIQ vehicles where a rear seat-belt anchor bracket may have been improperly welded; dealers replace the rear seat cushion frame.