Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq
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The Cadillac Lyriq is an SUV with a length of 5,010 mm and five seats. It has a top speed of 210 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 0 g/km (WLTP). One recall campaign is listed in EU Safety Gate, and 11 recall campaigns are listed with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerCadillac
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
Engine power (EU/EEA average)385 kW (516 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,774 kg
Top speed210 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)530 km
Dimensions and layout
Length5,010 mm
Width1,980 mm
Height1,620 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 EU/EEA countries that registered the Cadillac Lyriq in 2025 (363 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Cadillac Lyriq cars registered for the first time across 4 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
France187
Germany142
Sweden34
United Kingdom13

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Cadillac Lyriq, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the Cadillac Lyriq (RDW)
PowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
155 kW (208 hp)530 km–225 Wh/km2024–202622

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 312 complaints for the Cadillac Lyriq, most often about electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes, exterior lighting. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 13 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Cadillac Lyriq. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-10-18

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel years 2023–2026

    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.

    Remedy: The BSCM software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262570900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V717000 · reported 29/10/2026

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS · NHTSAModel year 2026

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V114000 · reported 26/02/2026

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BARUS · NHTSAModel years 2023–2025

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V232000 · reported 10/04/2025

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2025

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.

    NHTSA campaign 25V483000 · reported 24/07/2025

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINTUS · NHTSAModel year 2025

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Remedy: GM will mail owner's manual inserts with the correct illustrations and descriptions for rear outboard head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252492340.

    NHTSA campaign 25V193000 · reported 27/03/2025

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel years 2023–2024Over-the-air fix

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V589000 · reported 08/08/2024

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 26V082000 · reported 12/02/2026

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNITUS · NHTSAModel years 2023–2024

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V356000 · reported 29/05/2025

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGEUS · NHTSAModel years 2023–2024

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V785000 · reported 22/11/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2024

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V320000 · reported 09/05/2024

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V367000 · reported 25/05/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V710000 · reported 22/09/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V682000 · reported 12/10/2023

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Cadillac recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Cadillac Lyriq?
The Cadillac Lyriq has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
How much power does the Cadillac Lyriq have?
The Cadillac Lyriq produces 385 kW (516 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Cadillac Lyriq?
The Cadillac Lyriq is 5,010 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 1,620 mm tall.
How much does the Cadillac Lyriq weigh?
The Cadillac Lyriq has a kerb weight of about 2,774 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Cadillac Lyriq?
A new Cadillac Lyriq registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the Cadillac Lyriq have?
The Cadillac Lyriq has 5 seats.
What is the range of the Cadillac Lyriq?
The type-approved WLTP range of the Cadillac Lyriq is 530 km (median of the cars in the Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.