Which Cadillac Lyriq year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not designate any Lyriq year as an official avoid year. Among the three years covered (2023-2025), 2024 ranks worst with a complaint index of 100, 89 complaints, and 14 crashes.

Is the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq reliable based on complaints?

The 2024 Lyriq has the most complaints (89) and the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years, with 5 recalls and 14 reported crashes. Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 47% of complaints across all years.

What is the best Cadillac Lyriq year to buy?

Based on NHTSA data, 2023 has the lowest complaint index (0), with 22 complaints, 6 recalls, and no fires, making it the strongest year among the years covered.

Does the Cadillac Lyriq have recall issues?

Across 2023-2025, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns total. 2023 has 6 recalls, 2024 has 5, and 2025 has 3, though none are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

What are the most common Cadillac Lyriq problems?

NHTSA complaints show Electrical System issues lead at 47% of all complaints (60 complaints), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 31% (40 complaints) and Brakes at 20% (26 complaints).

Cadillac Lyriq Best and Worst Years (2023–2025)

No Cadillac Lyriq year is officially flagged as avoid in this data. The 2024 model year has the highest complaint index (100) with 89 complaints, 14 crashes, and 5 recalls, while 2023 has the lowest complaint index (0) with 22 complaints and 6 recalls.

Model years: 3; 2023–2025
NHTSA complaints: 129
Recall campaigns: 10
Crashes reported: 20
Fires reported: 3
Top problem area: Electrical System

Lyriq Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Cadillac Lyriq problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2023	No verdict	0	22	2	0	6	Electrical System	89	—
2024	No verdict	100	89	14	2	5	Electrical System	88.5	5★
2025	No verdict	50	18	4	1	3	Electrical System	89	5★

Most common Cadillac Lyriq problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System60 (47%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras40 (31%)
Brakes26 (20%)
Other19 (15%)
Engine13 (10%)
Transmission & Powertrain10 (8%)
Fuel System8 (6%)
Steering7 (5%)
Airbags5 (4%)
Visibility & Wipers4 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Cadillac Lyriq year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not designate any Lyriq year as an official avoid year. Among the three years covered (2023-2025), 2024 ranks worst with a complaint index of 100, 89 complaints, and 14 crashes.
Is the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq reliable based on complaints?: The 2024 Lyriq has the most complaints (89) and the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years, with 5 recalls and 14 reported crashes. Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 47% of complaints across all years.
What is the best Cadillac Lyriq year to buy?: Based on NHTSA data, 2023 has the lowest complaint index (0), with 22 complaints, 6 recalls, and no fires, making it the strongest year among the years covered.
Does the Cadillac Lyriq have recall issues?: Across 2023-2025, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns total. 2023 has 6 recalls, 2024 has 5, and 2025 has 3, though none are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
What are the most common Cadillac Lyriq problems?: NHTSA complaints show Electrical System issues lead at 47% of all complaints (60 complaints), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 31% (40 complaints) and Brakes at 20% (26 complaints).