Cadillac REDUNDANT LYRIQ problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 27 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 40.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 18.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
Electrical System: 9; Exterior Lighting: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 6; Back Over Prevention: Automatic System Braking: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2023: 12; 2024: 12; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11512055 · 2023-03-15 (March 15, 2023)
Electric emergency brake light engaged engaged parking brake. Parking brake is unable to be disengaged with the control making the vehicle unable to move. Car is able to be put in drive, reverse and neutral but cannot move as the brakes are locked. Car is on the way to a dealership for them to look at it but without knowing what causes this or when it could be a safety concern to anyone driving or who needs to use their vehicle to get away.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11533182 · 2023-07-19 (July 19, 2023)
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated while driving undisclosed speeds, the instrument panel went blank for approximately 3-seconds. While driving in the driveway, the brakes applied aggressively. While approaching a stop light, the collision detection system engaged, and the front driver's side seat was shaking. The contact stated that the brakes then locked up. Additionally, there was water entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted b…
Owner-reported narrative. 99 miles reported. Look up ODI 11533182 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11527423 · 2023-06-16 (June 16, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she became aware that none of the electronics were functioning as needed, and the vehicle failed to start. Upon a tow truck operator jump starting the vehicle, the high-voltage warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who failed to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V367000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11527423 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11552101 · 2023-10-26 (October 26, 2023)
After dark, the rear camera is inactive. Also after dark, sometimes the backup lights do not come on in reverse. According to [XXX] , this is due to a defect with the rear electrical harness because an active license plate light circuit interferes with the camera and backup lights circuits. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11552101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11573498 · 2024-02-22 (February 22, 2024)
Backup camera is black with lines when shifting in reverse. Unable to see to backup and almost hit someone walking behind me
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11573498 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2023: 1; 2024: 1