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Cadillac Lyriq Buyer Checklist

2023–2026·Last reviewed 6/9/2026·12 active NHTSA recalls

First Ultium-platform Cadillac. Generally well-received. Shares some software-update history with other GM EVs.

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Paperwork

  • VIN on dashboard matches title, window sticker, and finance contract
  • Window sticker (Monroney) included and matches the build you ordered
  • Confirm tax credit eligibility paperwork (IRS Form 15400 / time-of-sale report)
  • Owner's manual, key fobs (usually 2), and any included charging cable present
  • Warranty booklet shows correct in-service date and original-owner status

Exterior

  • Walk around in good daylight before signing — note panel gaps front, rear, hood, frunk, doors
  • Paint inspection: no swirl marks, orange peel beyond factory, or buffing burn-through
  • All glass clear of cracks, chips, or pitting; windshield not previously replaced
  • Tires match build sheet, manufacture date within ~6 months (DOT code on sidewall), even tread
  • Wheels free of curb rash; center caps and lug covers all present
  • Underbody check for transport damage and that the battery skid plate is undamaged
  • All exterior lights, turn signals, and reverse lights work

Interior

  • Seats free of stains, tears, scuffs; all seat motors and heaters/coolers function
  • Headliner, pillars, and trim properly seated with no visible gaps
  • All buttons, switches, window controls, sunroof/moonroof operate smoothly
  • Cabin smells clean — no chemical, smoke, or musty odor
  • Floor mats present and correct part numbers
  • Cargo cover, parcel shelf, or tonneau included as ordered

Tech / Software

  • Infotainment boots without errors; no warning lights on cluster
  • Latest over-the-air software version installed before delivery
  • Cameras (front, rear, surround) clear and aligned; parking sensors active
  • Bluetooth pairs, CarPlay/Android Auto connects, USB ports power
  • Driver-assist features (adaptive cruise, lane keep) verified on a short test drive
  • Account / app paired correctly to YOUR profile, not a dealer demo account

Charging

  • Battery state of charge at delivery (note %) and indicated full-charge range
  • Charge port door opens, closes, and locks; LED indicators function
  • Test AC (Level 2) charge on-site if possible — connector seats, current ramps up
  • Mobile / portable charger and adapters included as ordered
  • Confirm CCS / NACS / Tesla port and any included adapter

Lyriq specifics

  • 33-inch curved display boots clean, no dead pixels
  • Super Cruise activates on mapped roads; lane-change automation works
  • AKG audio system, all speakers function
  • NACS adapter included for 2025+

Known Issues

Curated from NHTSA, manufacturer TSBs, and owner-forum patterns.

  • Watch

    Brake-by-wire software updates

    Several OTA updates have addressed brake-feel and pedal-position sensor issues.

  • Minor

    Suspension knock from front struts

    Some owners report a clunk over bumps fixed under warranty by strut replacement.

Active NHTSA Recalls

Live from the NHTSA Recalls API, refreshed nightly. Always verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov.

  • SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT 25V193000

    2025 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    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."
    Consequence: Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 26V114000

    2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX EV
    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.”
    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.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 22V710000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    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.
    Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT 25V356000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
    Consequence: A blank video display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera image, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 23V367000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    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.
    Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE 23V785000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    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.
    Consequence: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY 25V483000

    2025 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    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.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 26V082000

    2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ · 12/2/2026
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
    Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR 25V232000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ · 10/4/2025
    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.
    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.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 24V320000

    2024 CHEVROLET BLAZER EV · 9/5/2024
    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.
    Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 24V589000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ · 8/8/2024
    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.
    Consequence: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 23V682000

    2023 CADILLAC LYRIQ · 12/10/2023
    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.
    Consequence: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    View on NHTSA.gov ↗

Checklist for Cadillac Lyriq (2023–2026). Last reviewed 6/9/2026. evcostpermile.com — not affiliated with any manufacturer. Always verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.