Last updated: 2026-10-10
Cadillac Lyriq Reliability by Year
Cadillac Lyriq reliability rates good overall. Check for sagging headlights, electrical glitches and a regen braking setting that resets itself.
Cadillac Lyriq Reliability Overview
Reliability for this electric SUV rates good and sits close to the average among SUVs. The 2023 model year is the pick, since it has been on the road longest and shows a lower complaint rate per car sold than 2024. Watch for low-beam headlights that sag after a few minutes of driving, and for electrical faults such as a dead driver display or a car that will not start.
Current generation: 1st gen (2023–2023), facelifted 2024, 2025.
Best & Worst Cadillac Lyriq Years
Best Cadillac Lyriq Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2023 is the better buy because it has had the longest time on the road and still drew fewer complaints per car sold than 2024, at 26.2 versus 37.3 per 10,000. 2024 also has two fire reports. 2025 looks cleaner, but it is newer and has had less time to collect complaints.
Cadillac Lyriq Years to Avoid
No Cadillac Lyriq years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 64 and 73 across 3 scored model years.
Cadillac Lyriq Reliability Score Trend
Cadillac Lyriq reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 68/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 73/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2025 Cadillac Lyriq
3 recalls · 13 complaints
Best of the three scored Lyriq years, with far fewer complaints and recalls than 2024, though telematics failures and two low-speed brake crashes stand out.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq
6 recalls · 106 complaints
The weakest of three scored Lyriq years, with the most owner complaints and recurring electrical shutdowns and brake faults.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
7 recalls · 24 complaints
Debut year that sits in the middle of the Lyriq's scored years, with headlight droop as its leading complaint.
Found Your Cadillac Lyriq? Check Its History
Electrical system (4) problems come up most in Cadillac Lyriq owner complaints, and 16 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Cadillac Lyriq Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Cadillac Lyriq Years to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for the Cadillac Lyriq?
- 2023 is the best year to buy. It has been on the road longest, and its complaint rate per car sold is lower than 2024's. Its main complaints involve exterior lighting and the electrical system. 2025 shows fewer complaints, but it is the newest year, so that count is still growing.
- Is the Cadillac Lyriq reliable?
- Yes, by this site's measure. Overall reliability rates good and sits close to the average for SUVs. Owner complaints cluster in the electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes and forward collision avoidance. Only three model years are tracked, so long-term data is limited.
- What are the most common Cadillac Lyriq problems?
- Electrical faults lead the complaints. Owners report the left side of the driver display going black, a car that will not start with all electronics dead, dead key fobs, and an electric parking brake that will not release. Headlight problems come second, followed by brake and driver-assist complaints.
- Do Cadillac Lyriq headlights have problems?
- Yes, exterior lighting is the second most reported area. Low-beam headlights droop within about 5 to 10 minutes of driving and light only a short stretch of road. A restart resets the aim, then it sags again. Several owners say dealers replaced the headlights and the problem returned.
- Are there brake problems on the Cadillac Lyriq?
- Some owners report them, and the reports are serious. The regenerative braking setting can reset itself to Off, so the car does not slow when the driver lifts off the accelerator. One owner described one-pedal driving shutting off just as the regular brakes failed, with a very hard pedal and warning lights.
How we score the Cadillac Lyriq
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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