DecodedCarsCadillac LYRIQ
5 model years from 2023 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2023–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 326 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (90)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 4,880 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 LYRIQ in brief
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 87 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,611 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 326 miles and takes about 7 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Cadillac LYRIQ has 5 model years in our data, from 2023 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (42), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (29), service brakes (28).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data.
2023 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 11 campaigns and 138 owner complaints.
How the 2023 LYRIQ compares
The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 87 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,611 lb.
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.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac Lyriq", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 LYRIQ pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 326 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 LYRIQ
22 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 2 crash reports
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
LYRIQ changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
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Alternatives to the 2026 LYRIQ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →