2024 Cadillac Lyriq Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 89 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lyriq years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. That is the most of any Lyriq model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 34%), typically at around 29,488 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Cadillac Lyriq
2026 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury photographed at Open Road Cadillac, Florham Park, New Jersey.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: BuickCentury04, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Cadillac Lyriq problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System30 · ~29,488 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance27
Service Brakes21 · ~18,125 mi
Back Over Prevention13 · ~13,363 mi
Unknown or Other13
Exterior Lighting12
Vehicle Speed Control9
Power Train6
Fuel/propulsion System4
Steering4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System3034%29,488——
Forward Collision Avoidance2730%———
Service Brakes2124%18,125——
Back Over Prevention1315%13,363——
Unknown or Other1315%———
Exterior Lighting1213%———
Vehicle Speed Control910%———
Power Train67%———
Fuel/propulsion System44%———
Steering44%———
Air Bags22%8,600——
Engine22%———
Equipment11%29,488——
Parking Brake11%———
Seat Belts11%———
Structure11%———
Visibility/wiper11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 38 complaints
2024: 382024382025: 292025292026: 22202622

n = 89 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2024 Cadillac Lyriq recalls (5)

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Back over prevention:softwareFeb 12, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V082000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unitMay 29, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V356000 · 41,376 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Suspension:front:stabilizer barApr 10, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V232000 · 17 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleAug 8, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V589000 · 21,469 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:propulsion system; electrical system:wiringMay 9, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V320000 · 10 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Electronic Brake Module Component Failure (EA26006) — opened Aug 21, 2026, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On or about August 6, 2026, I received email communication from the GM EV Concierge , establishing Case #106606137. My vehicle has been "bricked" and GM has had possession of it since August 3, 2026, (46 days and counting) without so much as an official diagnosis or repair timeline. I have…

Electrical System · received Sep 17, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764970

The vehicle is a Cadillac Lyriq. Following an over the air software update pushed by the manufacturer, the vehicle began displaying a high voltage system error message and lost the ability to DC fast charge. The high voltage components themselves are reported to be functional, the issue appears to…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761303

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion and became completely disabled on the roadway. The vehicle remained powered on but would not move forward or backward. At approximately the time of the failure, Cadillac/OnStar Advanced…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11758673

This is about an issue with the ACC system. While driving with the ACC engaged, it will intermittently disengage and without notification. Then the vehicle applies hard braking. After many multiple occurrences, I now tap the brake pedal and apply acceleration. I can't tell you how concerning this…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753122

The infotainment screen in my car plus the menu control went completely dead. With the screen dead completely this mean you cannot see the speedomoter, rear camera feeds, warning symbols on the dash. You cannot see current speed, you cannot hear any sound so all alerting systems are down. You are…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753137

Other Cadillac Lyriq years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Lyriq71
2025 Lyriq193
2024895
2023 Lyriq226

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?

Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 30 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lyriq model years, the 2024 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.