2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq Seat Belt Anchor Recall (23V785)
General Motors, LLC · 43 vehicles · Reported November 22, 2023
General Motors, LLC is recalling 43 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame. An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V785 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V785000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N232425220 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 22, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq |
| Units affected | 43 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Anchorage |
| Safety risk | An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq in recall 23V785?
The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Lyriq with recall 23V785?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the anchorage.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V785?
Recall 23V785 covers 43 vehicles: 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq.
NHTSA lists 43 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Cadillac | Lyriq |
What is the fix for the Lyriq seat belt anchor recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to use the left-rear and center-rear seating positions until the recall repair is completed.
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.
When was recall 23V785 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 23V785 to NHTSA on November 22, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 17, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V785000. |
| January 17, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 34 months ago. If your Lyriq was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Lyriq is part of recall 23V785?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V785 is open on your Lyriq, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 Lyriq vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Lyriq owners do about recall 23V785?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V785000 applies to your Lyriq.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Cadillac dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any anchorage symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Lyriq owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 23V785 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 111 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: 89 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2023 Cadillac Lyriq: 22 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The phone charging cradle, Bluetooth, wifi, and Radio are getting disconnected, repair made 3-4 times, and still the same problem, also dashboard screen getting dark or disconnected while driving the car.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11635317, filed January 10, 2025
Can recall 23V785 make my Lyriq a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V785
Is the 23V785000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 17, 2024.
How do I know if my Lyriq is part of recall 23V785000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V785000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Cadillac. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.