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Cadillac LYRIQ
The Cadillac Lyriq is GM's electric luxury crossover, on sale since the 2023 model year and built at Spring Hill, Tennessee. NHTSA data shows recalls falling from 7 for the 2023 and 6 for the 2024 to 3 for the 2025, with the 2024 the year with the most owner complaints (113). The 2026 Lyriq is rated 307 to 314 miles and starts at about $61,000 on Kelley Blue Book's figures.
What the Lyriq is and who buys it
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) lists the Lyriq as a mid-size luxury crossover SUV from Cadillac, part of General Motors, sold since the 2023 model year on the BEV3 platform with a 121.8-inch wheelbase, assembled in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and in China. It says CEO Mary Barra presented details of the crossover at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, and that the name follows Cadillac's concept vehicles Evoq, Provoq and Celestiq, all ending in "q". The target buyer is a luxury shopper who wants American styling and range without the European price: AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says a starting price undercuts German rivals by $10,000 or more, with a 102-kWh usable battery and range up to 314 miles.
Strengths and weaknesses
EV Care's buyer's verdict (opens in a new tab) lists three strengths, including a 33-inch 9K display it calls best in class, and Super Cruise hands-free driving that it calls genuinely good, against a weakness in modest 190 kW DC charging compared with 800-volt rivals. AutoEdgeView adds that on a 350 kW station the Lyriq can add about 76 miles in 10 minutes and charge 10 to 80 percent in roughly 33 minutes, and that the EPA rates the 2026 Lyriq at 314 miles for the rear-wheel-drive Luxury trim and 307 for the all-wheel-drive Sport and Luxury trims. On efficiency, the EPA's range for the 2026 is 80 to 92 MPGe at $850 to $950 a year in electricity.
Best and worst Lyriq model years
Only four model years exist, 2023 to 2026, and the federal record improves over them. The 2023 Lyriq has 7 recalls and 24 complaints, naming electrical system, seat belts, brakes and suspension. The 2024 has 6 recalls and 113 complaints, the most of any year, naming seat belts, electrical system, brakes and suspension. The 2025 has 3 recalls and 18 complaints, and the 2026 one recall so far. VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) analyzed the same four years using NHTSA data and also names the 2024 the worst model year by complaints, with 113. The practical reading is that a 2025 or 2026 Lyriq is the cleaner buy, and any 2023 or 2024 should have its recall completions confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What it costs
Kelley Blue Book's base prices for the 2026 Lyriq start at $60,995 for the Luxury and $61,495 for the Sport, rising through the Premium trims to about $69,000. For a comparison of the class, see the small SUV comparison and, for a specific model year, open the Lyriq's 2026 page.
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The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 365 / 515 horsepower across its midsize electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 8 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 LYRIQ seats 5 and is a Midsize electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 LYRIQ.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ
Cadillac renamed the LYRIQ trim ladder from the old numbered Luxury 1-3/Sport 1-3 scheme to eight named trims for the current model year: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport, Signature Luxury, Signature Sport, Lyriq-V and Lyriq-V Premium. Every trim is RWD standard with AWD optional, except Lyriq-V, which is AWD standard.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Cadillac LYRIQ model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Cadillac LYRIQ.
The Cadillac Lyriq is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors. As Cadillac's first fully electric vehicle, and the first GM production vehicle using the BEV3 platform, the Lyriq introduces a new version of GM's Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system.
- Sales
- In 2024, the Lyriq became the best-selling luxury midsize electric SUV in the United States.
- Specifications
- At debut, the Cadillac Lyriq was offered with a single motor driving the rear wheels, while dual motor all-wheel drive models became available for the 2024 model year. In both configurations, synchronous AC motors with permanent magnets and bar wound stator is used.
- Chassis
- The Lyriq was the first vehicle built upon GM's third generation BEV platform called BEV3. It is a unibody chassis with a skateboard style powertrain, where the battery is a flat shape that sits underneath the floor of the vehicle. All models have five-link multilink suspension paired with passively frequency sensitive hydraulic dampers on both the front and rear axles.
Source: Cadillac Lyriq (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Cadillac LYRIQ at a glance
- Production
- May 2022 – present, 2022–present (China)
- Model years
- 2023–present
- Assembly
- United States: Spring Hill, Tennessee (Spring Hill Manufacturing), China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM)
- Class
- Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel drive
- Platform
- GM BEV3
- Electric motor
- Permanent magnet synchronous AC
- Power output
- 0 hp, 615 hp (V)
- Battery
- 95.7 kWh, 102.0 kWh Ultium Lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxides, NCMA LGES
- Electric range
- (EPA), 285 mi (V, EPA)
- Charging
- 19.2 kW (Alternating current, AC), 190 kW (Direct current, DC)
- Wheelbase
- 121.8 in
- Length
- 196.7 in
- Width
- 77.8 in
- Height
- 63.9 in
- Curb weight
- 0 lb
- Related models
- Chevrolet Blazer EV, Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX (second generation)
- Designer
- Magalie Debellis
NHTSA rated the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. 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… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- July 2025, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. 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. Consequence: An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
- April 2025, Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar. 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… 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.
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ, most often about electrical system (5), forward collision avoidance (3), unknown or other (3).
Year by year
The Cadillac LYRIQ across 5 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ | 80–92 | $850–$950 | 6 | |||
| 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ | 80–92 | $850–$950 | 6 | 1 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ | 86–92 | $800–$900 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ | 88–89 | $850 | 2 | 6 | 113 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ | 89 | $850 | 2 | 7 | 24 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Cadillac LYRIQ, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | Labels: LYRIQ 11kW Charger, LYRIQ 19kW Charger, LYRIQ AWD 11kW Charger, LYRIQ AWD 19kW Charger, and 2 more | Labels: LYRIQ (11 kW Charger), LYRIQ (19 kW Charger), LYRIQ AWD, LYRIQ PAWD, and 2 more | |||
| 2025 to 2026 | 3 to 6 | 89.0 to 86.0 | 315 to 306 | Labels: LYRIQ (11 kW Charger), LYRIQ (19 kW Charger), LYRIQ AWD, LYRIQ PAWD, and 2 more | Labels: LYRIQ, LYRIQ AWD (11 kW Charger), LYRIQ AWD (19 kW Charger) |
| 2024 to 2025 | 2 to 3 | 88.5 to 89.0 | 311 to 315 | Labels: LYRIQ AWD (11 kW Charger), LYRIQ AWD (19 kW Charger) | Labels: LYRIQ AWD |
| 2023 to 2024 | 89.0 to 88.5 | 310 to 311 |
Buying used
What the Cadillac LYRIQ recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2025 | 3 | seats (mid/rear assembly); suspension (front); electrical system (propulsion system) | None |
| 2024 | 6 | seat belts (rear/other); electrical system (wiring); service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip); 3 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 7 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); electrical system (propulsion system); electrical system (body control module); 4 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 49 | 31% | 2024 (38) |
| forward collision avoidance | 45 | 29% | 2024 (37) |
| service brakes | 30 | 19% | 2024 (26) |
| exterior lighting | 29 | 19% | 2024 (19) |
| back over prevention | 21 | 13% | 2024 (19) |
| unknown or other | 21 | 13% | 2024 (16) |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $61,195 |
| Sport | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $61,695 |
| Premium Luxury | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $65,195 |
| Premium Sport | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $65,695 |
| Signature Luxury | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $69,795 |
| Signature Sport | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 450 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – | $70,295 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Cadillac LYRIQ model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 5,824 | 3,500 | – |
| 2026 | 6 | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 5,838 | 3,500 | – |
| 2025 | 6 | Dual Electric Motors | 515 | 5,606 | 1,588 | – |
| 2024 | 7 | Electric Motor | 340 | 5,557–5,606 | 3,500 | – |
| 2023 | 2 | Electric Motor | 340 | 5,915 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Cadillac LYRIQ.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | – | DOT 4 | 140 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2026 | – | – | 140 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2025 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | – | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Cadillac LYRIQ: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.3).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ : 7 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and seat belts.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | equipment |
| 2025 | 3 | 18 | seats, suspension, electrical system |
| 2024 | 6 | 113 | seat belts, electrical system, brakes, suspension |
| 2023 | 7 | 24 | electrical system, seat belts, brakes, suspension |
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Cadillac LYRIQ model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Cadillac LYRIQ?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2023 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Cadillac LYRIQ model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ has 7 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, seat belts, brakes. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Cadillac LYRIQ model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.3. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Cadillac LYRIQ by model year?
2026: equipment. 2025: seats, suspension, electrical system. 2024: seat belts, electrical system, brakes, suspension. 2023: electrical system, seat belts, brakes, suspension.
Q05Why do some Cadillac LYRIQ model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Cadillac LYRIQ model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering.
2023 Cadillac LYRIQ owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 LYRIQ come in?
The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ (midsize electric SUV) comes in 8 trims: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport, Signature Luxury, Signature Sport, Lyriq-V, Lyriq-V Premium.
Q02What are the 2027 LYRIQ trims?
The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ trims are Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, Premium Sport, Signature Luxury, Signature Sport, Lyriq-V, Lyriq-V Premium, listed from the entry Luxury up to the top Lyriq-V Premium.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 LYRIQ use?
The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 365 / 515 horsepower across its midsize electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 LYRIQ have?
The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ is rated at 365 / 515 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 LYRIQ?
The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ is offered with RWD / AWD.