Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Cadillac LyriqRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 24 owner complaints for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. Most complaints involve exterior lighting (10) and electrical system (6). The EPA rates it 89 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
89mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
8campaigns
Latest Oct 2026
Owner complaints
24
Top: exterior lighting
Fuel cost / yr
$850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

8 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Service brakes

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023–2027 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025–2026 model year Cadillac CELESTIQ, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV, and 2026-2027 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles. The brake system control module (BSCM) contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Oct 29, 2026NHTSA 26V717000

Equipment: video (touch)screen

Free remedy

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

EquipmentReported May 29, 2025NHTSA 25V356000

Suspension: stabilizer bar

Free remedy

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.

SuspensionReported Apr 10, 2025NHTSA 25V232000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

24 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2023 – Aug 2025
  1. Exterior lighting10
  2. Electrical system6
  3. Forward collision avoidance5
  4. Service brakes4
  5. Back over prevention2
  6. Power train2
  7. Fuel/propulsion system2
  8. Visibility/wiper1
  9. Steering1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Lyriq model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
202324
2024119
202519
20269
20270
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Exterior lighting

10 reports
“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 clearly. Also, once this automatic dimming happens, there is no way to turn the brightness back up. This feature also CANNOT be disabled in the settings anywhere. This results in a safety issue where the screen is not sufficiently visible at times when the auto dimming (which is also tied to the automatic headlights) kicks in for the screen.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 13, 2024Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiperODI 11630577

Electrical system

6 reports
“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 speed you are going besides this screen. Several others in my cadillac lyriq facebook group have experienced this issue, it is a major safety concern and needs to be addressed immediately before someone gets hurt from this.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 11, 2024Electrical systemODI 11630145

Forward collision avoidance

5 reports
“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 abruptly to about to about 40MPH. I can not recall of brakes were active but my car was configured for "one pedal driving" so when the accelerator was disengaged, the brake is applied. "Service Driver Assist" warning comes on. The service driver assist icon on the dashboard remained yellow. The next morning, the service driver assist icon was gone.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 26, 2024Forward collision avoidanceODI 11610956
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (A1)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
312 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
LYRIQ
Auto (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive
978289$850—
LYRIQ AWD
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
968189$850—
  • LYRIQ
    Auto (A1)
    97 city · 82 hwy · $850/yr
    89
    mpg comb.
  • LYRIQ AWD
    Auto (A1)
    96 city · 81 hwy · $850/yr
    89
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 9, 2026Vehicle 17066
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Lyriq questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq have?

8 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2023 Cadillac Lyriq problems?

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are exterior lighting (10), electrical system (6), forward collision avoidance (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq at 89 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026