Recall 23V785 covers 43 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles for improperly welded rear seat-belt brackets. Avoid those seats until Cadillac completes the free dealer repair.
Cadillac is recalling 43 2023-2024 Lyriq vehicles because the bracket anchoring the left-rear and center-rear seat belts was improperly welded to the seat frame. The bracket can fail to restrain an occupant as intended in a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Cadillac makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The rear seat cushion assembly in the 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq holds the brackets that anchor the left-rear and center-rear seat belts to the seat frame. Those brackets give the belt buckles a fixed, reinforced point to pull against during normal driving and during a crash. When the weld is correct, the bracket stays attached to the frame under load.
On affected Lyriq vehicles, the seat buckle bracket was not aligned correctly during supplier welding. That left an improper weld between the bracket and the rear seat frame. Under certain load conditions, the bracket can separate instead of holding the belt anchor in place, so the seat belt does not perform as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the rear seat frame, so an owner is not expected to see, hear, or feel it during normal use.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2023 and 2024 model years, both tied to the rear seat cushion assembly and seat belt anchorage.
| 2023 Cadillac Lyriq | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2024 Cadillac Lyriq | seat belt |
| Units affected | 43 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly welded seat belt bracket can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Until the repair is complete, leave the left-rear and center-rear seats empty. Repair will be free at any franchised Cadillac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq is included in this recall.
- Watch for Cadillac's owner letter mailed January 17, 2024, or call Cadillac customer service if you did not receive it.
- Avoid using the left-rear and center-rear seats until the recall repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Cadillac dealer and ask when the free rear seat cushion frame replacement is ready; the repair replaces the frame tied to the improperly welded rear seat belt bracket.
- Reference recall number 23V785 and Cadillac recall N232425220 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is available, do not use the left-rear or center-rear seating positions. Once the repair opens, a Cadillac technician will replace the rear seat cushion frame, free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 22, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 8, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 8, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 17, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V785?
Recall 23V785 covers 43 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles with a rear seat-belt anchorage defect. The bracket for the left-rear and center-rear seat belts was improperly welded to the seat frame, so Cadillac dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Lyriq is included in recall 23V785. If it is, do not use the left-rear or center-rear seating positions until a Cadillac dealer completes the repair. Reference recall 23V785 or GM number N232425220 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Cadillac dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame free of charge, including parts and labor, for every included 2023-2024 Lyriq.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V785?
The safety risk is that the affected rear seat belts can fail to restrain an occupant as intended during a crash. That increases injury risk for anyone sitting in the left-rear or center-rear seat. Keep those seating positions empty until the repair is complete.
When were owners notified about recall 23V785?
Cadillac mailed owner notification letters on January 17, 2024. If you bought the Lyriq used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Call a Cadillac dealer or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 with recall 23V785.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V785000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-458-8006 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V785 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V785000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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