Cadillac Lyriq Lemon Law

GM recalled about 41,376 model year 2023–2024 Cadillac Lyriq EVs because the digital driver display can go blank while driving — leaving the driver without the speedometer, warning lights, or rearview camera image, a clear safety hazard. The remedy is a software update, delivered over the air or at a dealer.

Beyond the display recall, Lyriq owners have reported a range of software and electronics issues — frozen or rebooting infotainment, unresponsive controls, charging glitches, and vehicles that become temporarily inoperable ("bricked") pending a software fix or dealer visit.

The Lyriq has also had exterior-lighting problems. GM recalled certain Lyriqs (NHTSA 22V827) because the daytime running lights may not turn off when the headlights are on — a violation of federal lighting standards — and owners separately report issues such as drooping or dim headlights and taillight failures. Lighting defects that compromise visibility are safety concerns the Lemon Law takes seriously.

A recall or a software patch isn't automatically a lemon. But when a display keeps blanking, the lighting or software problems recur after updates, or your Lyriq spends significant time out of service, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with GM paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Lyriq has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Cadillac Lyriq qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Cadillac pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.