Last updated: 2026-10-10
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Reliability Report
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq has good reliability, but headlights that droop after a few minutes of driving are the main complaint.
Recalls
7
Complaints
24
Complaint Rate
26.2per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
EV Range
307–312 mi
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Debut year that sits in the middle of the Lyriq's scored years, with headlight droop as its leading complaint.
Top Issues to Watch
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING (9)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2023 is the first model year of the First generation (LYRIQ).
- First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
- Redesigned for the 2023 model year.
- Refreshed in 2024, 2025.
- 1st generation Lyriq (US).
What this means for buyers
First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.
2023: First generation (LYRIQ) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2024: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2025: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
Should You Buy the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq?
Reliability stands at good, and close to average against other 2023 SUVs. This is the first model year of the first-generation Lyriq, and it sits in the middle of the three scored years. The 2024 also has good reliability but rates worse, with 106 complaints to this year's 24.
Headlights are the biggest complaint, with 9 of the 24 filings. The low beams droop after 5 to 10 minutes of driving until they light only about a car length of road. A restart resets them, then they sag again. Several owners say dealers replaced the headlights and the problem came back. Other owners describe a black driver display, a dead car that will not start, and an electric parking brake that locks on. Two complaints involve hard braking with nothing ahead, including a drop from 70 MPH to about 40.
Federal recall records list 7 recalls, touching electrical, suspension, service brakes and seat belts. Ask the seller for proof each one was completed, and test drive long enough to see whether the headlights sag.
Compared to the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, which scored 3 points lower.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Only 24 complaints reported
Cons
- −Above-average recall count
- −Above-average complaint rate for SUV
- −EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues reported (9 complaints)
Compare 2023 Cadillac Lyriq With
2023 Tesla Model Y
Reliability: 53/100
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Reliability: 66/100
2023 BMW iX
Reliability: 56/100
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Reliability: 50/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 7 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- EXTERIOR LIGHTING (9)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4)
Recall Overview
7
recalls on record
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq has 7 recalls on record, which is above average. A high count can flag multiple component concerns, though it also shows the manufacturer is actively addressing known issues.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
26.2
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 11.3
Safety Incidents
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Recall Details
7 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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.
Buying a used 2023 Cadillac Lyriq? Check its history first
Exterior lighting problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, and 7 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2023 Cadillac Lyriq NHTSA Safety Ratings
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 0.0%
Safety Technologies
Cadillac LyriqRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| General Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| Noise Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| Vibration Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| No Start Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| Pre-Purchase Car Inspection | $183 – $269 |
| Engine Oil Light Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing | $122 – $179 |
| AC Diagnosis | $122 – $179 |
| Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection | $122 – $179 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Electric
307–312 mi range
Fuel cost: $850/yr
Fuel only
37.688–37.981 kWh/100mi · 6.5–10.7 hrs @ 240V
Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | Range | kWh/100mi | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYRIQ | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 312 mi | 37.7 | $850 |
| LYRIQ AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 307 mi | 38.0 | $850 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.
Drive at night for at least 10 minutes and watch whether the low beams droop toward the pavement.
Test drive at dusk and confirm the gauge cluster and center screen stay bright enough to read.
Check that the full driver display, including the speedometer and gear indicator, shows with no black sections.
Reverse out of a tight space and watch for phantom automatic braking or a blank display.
Set regenerative braking, then confirm it has not reset to Off by the end of the test drive.
Apply and release the electric parking brake several times to confirm it releases every time.
Ask for service records showing 12-volt battery work, no-starts, lockouts, or tow-ins.
Look for Service Driver Assist or Brake System Failure warnings on the dash during the drive.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq Common Problems by Component
24 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9 complaintsLow-beam headlights droop after a few minutes of driving, often within 5 to 10 minutes, until they light only about a car length of road. The aim resets after a restart and then sags again, sometimes on one side only. Several reports say dealers replaced the headlights and the problem came back. A second pattern involves the gauge cluster and center screen dropping to night mode at dusk while it is still bright outside. Drivers cannot override this. One complaint flags a confusing headlight indicator icon.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaintsThe left side of the driver display goes black and takes the speedometer and gear indicator with it. Other reports describe a car that will not start because all its electronics are dead. In one case, a high-voltage warning appeared after a jump start at 500 miles, and the dealer could not diagnose it. Key fobs can stop working and lock owners out. The electric parking brake can also lock on and refuse to release, which leaves the car stuck in place even in gear.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 complaintsSafety-relatedThe car brakes on its own at low speeds when nothing is there. Rain makes the collision sensing so sensitive that backing out of a garage can become impossible. The display also goes black while reversing. One crash-related report describes a collision moments after the screen cut out, following repeated shop visits for screen glitches that were never fully fixed. After the crash, the manufacturer reportedly found nothing wrong with the car.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2 complaintsThe car brakes hard with no clear threat ahead. In one report, it slowed abruptly from 70 MPH to about 40 MPH with Super Cruise active, and a Service Driver Assist warning came on. Another describes surround vision failing to detect nearby objects while driver-assist and adaptive cruise warnings lit up. Warnings can clear on their own, and a dealer could not reproduce the fault. Sudden braking at highway speed raises the risk of being rear-ended.
SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsThe regenerative braking setting resets itself to Off without warning, so the car does not slow as expected when the driver lifts off the accelerator. The reset recurs at random. A more serious report describes one-pedal driving shutting off at the same moment the regular brakes failed. The pedal turned very hard, and ABS, brake, and Brake System Failure warnings appeared. That event nearly caused a multiple-car crash.
POWER TRAIN (2 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
2 complaintsThe 12-volt battery dies even when the main battery is well charged, and that cuts power to the doors, charge ports, and accessories. Owners get locked out and have to use the mechanical key in the fob to crawl in through the trunk. Complete loss of power also appears, with repeated tows in the first 4,000 miles. One dealer's fix of removing and reinstalling the 12-volt battery to clear codes did not hold. Complaints here also repeat the headlight aim and false rear cross traffic braking problems.
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintSafety-relatedDriving on connecter road between 2 freeways at 35-40 mph because of traffic. Suddenly the car veers to left on its own and hits concrete lane guiding wall damaging the left front of the car. Next tried to brake and they didn't work. Unable to steer the car it heads to the right and up on the rocks decorating of the road. Car goes another 25 or more feet before stopping due to rocks slowing down the car. The air-bags never deployed. Tried to contact SOS button but didn't work. Next contacted ONSTAR but they were no help and didn't show that an accident occurred and said call 911 which was done. Ever since the purchase of this EV car have been having trouble with it. The Emergency light (red car on dashboard) lit up and went to dealer who kept the car over a week. Green car worked for a while but occasionally turned red. Went to dealer again. Also, one day the steering wheel would not work until tried several time to restart the car. Dealer managed to break the steering wheel and repaired it. They also cracked the glass on the computer screen but denied they did it. Was planning to enact the Lemon Law on the car. Car now in repair shop. VELLOCITY COLLISION CENTER, 8765 LINDELL RD STE 100, LAS VEGAS, NV 89139 TEL 7028971320. Called GM Cadillac to inform them of information on accident. They said they would report this to the engineers there and report back to me. That was right after the accident but they have never tried to contact me.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaintI was in a left hand turn lane. When I started to make the turn my vehicle lurched and stopped. I tried several times to go and this behavior repeated. Onstar called me (or I called them). They called 911 for me and a fire truck was dispatched to help me. I was in the intersection and afraid to try anything else until the fire truck arrived to control the traffic so I could be moved from the intersection. When they arrived I was able to put the vehicle in drive and drive it out of the intersection and then home. When I got home, I had Onstar run a diagnostic and there was an error code for the high voltage battery. I had previously reported to my dealer that I was getting alerts to service the high voltage battery (on the myCadillac app). They were unable to find a problem. No crash happened this time, but if it occurred when I was in front of oncoming traffic then a crash may have occurred.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaintRear view camera system display (360 surround) was completely inoperative. Rear view camera display did not appear on IP display when vehicle was shifted into reverse, nor did it appear when the "camera" app was selected from the center display. No warning messages present; OnStar remote code read indicated no codes. Danger is to others behind the vehicle, particularly children in blind spot. Problem persisted over several trips until I disconnected and reconnected the vehicle's 12 volt battery, and now everything is working correctly. Did not take vehicle to dealer now that everything is working; suspect software issue cleared by "vehicle reboot"
Best & Worst Cadillac Lyriq Years
Best Cadillac Lyriq Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2023
(Current Model)
2024
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
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 73/100 | Good |
Cadillac Lyriq Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq does best on how many systems draw complaints (81/100) and worst on complaint severity (62/100). 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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