2024 CADILLAC Lyriq

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq exhibits some reliability concerns, notably with its braking system and electrical components, as evidenced by multiple recalls and a significant number of complaints. Given that major issues tend to manifest within the first 20,000 miles, prospective buyers should remain vigilant.

Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls

📋Why This Matters

The issues affecting the Cadillac Lyriq are particularly alarming given its status as a luxury electric vehicle aiming to establish a foothold in an increasingly competitive market. With precise engineering expected at this price point, defects related to seat belts and braking systems not only jeopardize occupant safety but also tarnish Cadillac's long-standing reputation for reliability and craftsmanship. Consumers expect their luxury vehicles to perform without fail, making these recalls especially detrimental to brand perception.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.5)
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    Summary: Year-over-year, the Cadillac Lyriq's safety profile appears troubling when compared to segment expectations for premium electric vehicles. While the luxury market typically offers higher standards of quality control and reliability, the presence of multiple recalls suggests that GM may still be navigating the challenges of EV production at scale. This is a stark contrast to the clean reputations traditionally associated with Cadillac’s sedans and SUVs.

Safety & Reliability Score

50/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-40
Complaint Impact-4.6
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2024 CADILLAC Lyriq

Model Year2024
MakeCADILLAC
ModelLyriq
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jul23
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan24
NEWProduction
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug24
RECALLRecall Issued
Sep24
RECALLRecall Issued
Oct25
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

23 complaints (25% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data

Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 92 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
5(5%)
🟡Medium
29(32%)
🟢Low
58(63%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

With peak failure rates occurring between 0-20k miles, owners need to be particularly proactive in monitoring their Lyriq for any warning signs in these early stages. This vulnerability indicates that critical systems such as brakes and electrical components may fail shortly after purchase, which could lead to severe complications if not addressed promptly.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 12 of 92 complaints (13% coverage)
0-20k
11 reports (92%)
20k-40k
1 reports (8%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

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Primary Risk Areas

SEAT BELTSELECTRICAL SYSTEMSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSUSPENSIONEQUIPMENT

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Service Brakes

Issue: Unexpected activation of anti-lock brake system can lead to loss of control.

Schedule a comprehensive brake inspection immediately.

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Verify that repairs related to brake system recalls have been completed.

Campaigns:23V75323V751
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Electrical Wiring

Issue: Insufficiently insulated wiring risks loss of power while driving.

Inspect wiring insulation on rear drive units without delay.

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Ensure all electrical system recalls have been rectified before buying.

Campaign:23V750
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Seat Belts

Issue: Improper anchorage could compromise passenger safety during an accident.

'Identify if your vehicle has had seat belt inspections or repairs conducted due to recall notifications.

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'Request proof that repairs regarding seat belt installations have been performed satisfactorily prior to purchase.'

Campaign:23V752
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your CADILLAC dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (5)

Campaign: 23V785000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Summary

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.

Consequence

An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 24V320000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 24V589000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 25V232000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Campaign: 25V356000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2024 Lyriq.

INV-2024-1000🟢 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Lyriq performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 40,876

Consumer Complaints

92 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2024 Lyriq.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning25%
Acceleration Issues11%
Display11%
Crash/Accident8%
Battery8%
Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I am submitting this follow-up to document new information and continuing concerns regarding my 2024 Cadillac Lyriq EV, which experienced sudden unintended acceleration during a parking maneuver. GM and its claims administrator (ESIS) have now completed their review and issued a denial letter on October 31 2025, stating “no defects were found.” However, the denial included no supporting technical findings, analysis, or data explaining how that conclusion was reached. Despite multiple written requests, GM has not provided the following key event-data modules: – Brake System Control Module (EBCM/iBooster) export (brake pressure, pedal position, brake override flags) – Propulsion/Drive Control Module data (torque request vs actual torque and accelerator input) – Front Camera Module metadata (timestamps and event record IDs) Additionally, several data discrepancies remain unresolved — including mismatched timestamps between the ASCM and FCM reports and camera images that do not correspond to the actual crash scene. On October 29 2025, GM publicly announced Customer Satisfaction Program N252521980, covering certain 2023–24 Cadillac Lyriq and 2024 Chevy Blazer EV vehicles for a Brake System Control Module software update due to possible brake-control performance issues. Because my incident involved loss of braking response, this recall appears directly relevant. I have requested confirmation whether my vehicle is affected and whether this module was analyzed in GM’s investigation, but have not received a reply. I am requesting that NHTSA review GM’s handling of this case to determine whether the engineering review was complete and whether the vehicle’s BSCM or related systems could be implicated in unintended acceleration or brake override failures. GM Case #1092995 – Submitted to ESIS/GM Product Investigations Group. Thank you for your attention and for documenting this matter in the defect database.

Safety Systems🔵 Low
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL SINCE JUNE 2025. WE HAVE HAD THE DEALER DO THE RECALL, HAD OVER THE AIR UPDATES AND IT STILL CAUSES ALL THE ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM SCREEN TO GO BLACK AND DISABLES THEM. DEALER MSYATES ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

On September 9, 2025, while slowly turning into a parking space at approximately 7 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. There were no warnings, alerts, or Safety Alert Seat vibrations prior to the surge. The vehicle rapidly accelerated forward, struck a parked car, went over a curb, hit a tree, and finally came to rest after colliding with the side of a building. GM has since taken possession of the vehicle for forensic analysis.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

on Sept 23, 2025, I was rear ended by a driver going between 50-60 mph. I am concerned that some safety features were potentially not working at the time of the incident. I will detail the information below: Background / Original Service Issue: When I initially brought my vehicle to Titus-Will Chevrolet GMC Cadillac for service, I observed that multiple critical safety systems were nonfunctional, including, but not limited to: Forward collision alert sensor All cameras (rear, front, top down) Blind zone steering assist Lane departure warning and other associated warning sensors The dealership kept my car for two days and then informed me that a "module" needed to be ordered for repair, but stated that the vehicle was considered “drivable” and would call me when the part came in. I noticed some of the safety features had resumed working, however some were still non-functional. At no point was I told there were any potential safety risks, nor which safety systems were still not functional. I was not given any paperwork, as they were holding it until the module came in. Crash Event: On 09/23/2025 at 5:37 pm, I was involved in a crash. At the time of impact: The forward collision alert sensor did not function I received no warning of the impending collision No airbags deployed. This may have been directly related to the previously identified and unrepaired safety system issues.

Electrical⚠️ High
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

At least 10 times over the past three months the vehicle’s feature of one pedal driving disengages without a reason or code. When the this happens the vehicle accelerates rapidly. This has happened on local streets and on the highway and often results in a near miss collision. I am concerned this will result in a serious injury or death.

Brakes🔶 Medium
SERVICE BRAKES

I was driving on Saturday September 3 at 5 pm over the Chain Bridge entering Washington DC. Traffic was heavy and the auto brake went on when I was about 15 feet from the car in front of me. I was using one-pedal driving and when I pushed on the gas slowly we started slowly moving forward. I was traveling around 3 or 4 miles an hour and the car would not slow down when I took my foot over the pedal. One pedal driving apparently stopped working. I then applied the brakes gently and the brakes did not work. I then pushed the brakes hard and still no brakes worked. I tried pumping the brakes and nothing worked. The car gently ran into the car in front of me causing no damage to the car in front and he kept on his way. My front grill was cracked and bumper was slightly damaged. The signal on the dashboard said parking brake engaged which it was not. While the auto safety brake engaged minutes earlier when it was not needed it did not work when the car was drifting uncontrollably into the car in front of me.

Engine/Powertrain🔶 Medium
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

While driving in one-pedal driving mode at the high setting, an error message appeared and one-pedal driving suddenly shut off and switched to a more standard drive mode where engine braking is disengaged. This happened while drive was engaged and stopped at a red light. The car briefly lurched forward and the car engaged an emergency brake to prevent the car from rolling into the vehicle in front of me. This incident was unpredictable and resulted in an unexpected change to the drive mode I had selected which could have lead to a collision.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium
BACK OVER PREVENTION,AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while reversing and proceeding to make a U-turn, he crashed into a steel guardrail. The automatic braking system did not engage. There was no audible or visual alert or warning provided by the system. There was no injury, police report, airbag deployment, or fire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. After twelve days, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed the vehicle had functioned as designed. The failure mileage was 8,600.

Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1-Pedal Drive Turns Itself Off / Disengages Itself while Driving.

Electrical🔵 Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall 252500680 GM claims closed and downloaded OTA. NO such download ever occured per my vehicle history as displayed. How many thousands of vehicles are being improperly closed without updating due to GM incompetance.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What should I know about the reliability issues with the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?'

'The reliability concerns surrounding the Cadillac Lyriq primarily stem from critical recalls affecting its brakes, electrical systems, and seat belts. These issues suggest that early model year vehicles may experience significant complications within their first few thousand miles—an area where new owners should exercise caution.'

'How do I ensure my Cadillac Lyriq is safe before buying it used?'

'Prospective buyers should check service records for any completed recall repairs related specifically to brake systems or electrical components. It’s crucial also to conduct a thorough inspection at a certified dealership that is familiar with potential issues identified in NHTSA bulletins.'

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified CADILLAC service center—repairs are performed at no cost to you.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in CADILLAC's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every CADILLAC recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later Lyriq iterations (2025+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a CADILLAC specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.