Cadillac Lyriq problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The most important Lyriq recall is 26V-717, a brake control software defect on 2023–2027 models that can cause a loss of braking. 2023–2024 models also have recalls for unexpected ABS activation (AWD) and a driver display that can go blank. Most fixes are software updates, many delivered over the air.

CarWhere lists 11 documented Lyriq issues, including 11 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source.

Lyriq generations at a glance

Cadillac Lyriq generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
First generation2023–presentBrake control software can cause a loss of braking (recall 26V-717) · Unexpected ABS activation can release brake pressure (recall 24V-589) · Driver display can go blank while driving (recalls 25V-356 and 22V-710) · Rear seat belt bracket may be improperly welded (recall 23V-785) · High-voltage battery connections may be improperly welded (recall 23V-367) · Pedestrian warning sound may not play (recall 23V-682) · Rear drive motor wiring may short (recall 24V-320) · Front stabilizer bar bolts may loosen (recall 25V-232) · High-voltage battery mounting bolts may be loose (recall 25V-483) · Rearview camera image may turn gray (recall 26V-082) · Owner's manual errors and missing manual (recalls 25V-193 and 26V-114)

First generation Lyriq problems (2023–present)

Brake control software can cause a loss of braking (recall 26V-717) (2023–2027)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023–2027
Years:
2023–2027
Powertrain:
All (RWD and AWD)

GM recalled 2023–2027 Lyriq models, along with the Vistiq, Celestiq and Chevrolet Blazer EV, because a software defect in the brake system control module may cause a loss of braking in certain driving conditions. The campaign covers about 67,380 vehicles across those models. The fix is a brake-module software update delivered over the air or by a dealer; owner letters were expected to go out in December 2026.

Symptoms

  • Reduced or lost braking response in specific driving conditions

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)

NHTSA recall: 26V717 (2026-10) · 67,380 vehicles

Sources: [1][2]

Unexpected ABS activation can release brake pressure (recall 24V-589) (2023–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023–2024 AWD
Years:
2023–2024
Powertrain:
Dual-motor AWD

Recall 24V-589 covers 2023–2024 Lyriq all-wheel-drive models, about 21,469 vehicles, because the anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure, reducing braking ability. GM updates the electronic brake control module software over the air or at a dealer.

Symptoms

  • ABS pulsing or activation on dry pavement
  • Longer than expected stopping distance

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)

NHTSA recall: 24V589 (2024-08) · 21,469 vehicles

Sources: [3][2]

Driver display can go blank while driving (recalls 25V-356 and 22V-710) (2023–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023–2024
Years:
2023–2024
Powertrain:
All

Recall 25V-356 covers about 41,376 2023–2024 Lyriq models whose driver video display may go blank while driving, removing the speedometer, warning lights and rearview camera image. An earlier campaign, 22V-710, covered 186 early 2023 models for a similar blank instrument panel caused by display control module software. Both remedies are software updates, the later one available over the air.

Symptoms

  • Blank instrument cluster or center display while driving
  • No speedometer or rear camera image

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)
  • Confirm both 22V-710 (early 2023 builds) and 25V-356 are closed

NHTSA recall: 25V356 (2025-05) · 41,376 vehicles

Sources: [4][5][2]

Rear seat belt bracket may be improperly welded (recall 23V-785) (2023–2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023–2024
Years:
2023–2024
Powertrain:
All

GM recalled 43 2023–2024 Lyriq models because the bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may not have been welded properly to the seat frame. Until the repair is done, GM advised owners not to use those two seating positions. Dealers replace the rear seat cushion frame.

Symptoms

  • No visible symptom; the weld cannot be checked by the owner

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 23V785 (2023-11) · 43 vehicles

Sources: [6][2]

High-voltage battery connections may be improperly welded (recall 23V-367) (2023)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023
Years:
2023
Powertrain:
All

A small recall, 23V-367, covered 2023 Lyriq models (and 2022 GMC Hummer EVs), 33 vehicles in total, whose high-voltage battery pack connections may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power. Dealers inspect the pack and replace it if needed.

Symptoms

  • Loss of drive power
  • Propulsion or battery warning messages

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 23V367 (2023-05) · 33 vehicles

Sources: [7][2]

Pedestrian warning sound may not play (recall 23V-682) (2023)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023
Years:
2023
Powertrain:
All

Recall 23V-682 covers 62 2023 Lyriq models whose body control module may have been updated with incorrectly calibrated software, so the low-speed pedestrian warning sound does not play. Dealers reprogram the BCM.

Symptoms

  • No exterior warning sound at low speed

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 23V682 (2023-10) · 62 vehicles

Sources: [8][2]

Rear drive motor wiring may short (recall 24V-320) (2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2024
Years:
2024
Powertrain:
All

Recall 24V-320 covers a handful of 2024 Lyriq models, plus Blazer EV, Silverado EV, Hummer EV SUV and Sierra EV trucks (10 vehicles total), whose rear drive unit motor may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other and cut drive power. Dealers replace the rear drive unit.

Symptoms

  • Sudden loss of drive power

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 24V320 (2024-05) · 10 vehicles

Sources: [9][2]

Front stabilizer bar bolts may loosen (recall 25V-232) (2023–2025)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2023–2025
Years:
2023–2025
Powertrain:
All

GM recalled 17 2023–2025 Lyriq models because the front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may not have been tightened properly. A detached bar or bracket can damage high-voltage cables or battery coolant lines, which can shut the vehicle down. Dealers inspect and tighten the bolts.

Symptoms

  • Clunk from the front suspension
  • Shutdown or loss of drive power if cables are damaged

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 25V232 (2025-04) · 17 vehicles

Sources: [10][2]

High-voltage battery mounting bolts may be loose (recall 25V-483) (2025)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2025
Years:
2025
Powertrain:
All

Recall 25V-483 covers 53 vehicles, 2025 Lyriq and 2026 Vistiq, whose bolts attaching the high-voltage battery to the floor may be missing or loose. An improperly secured battery can be damaged in a crash, raising the risk of fire. Dealers inspect and replace or re-tighten the bolts.

Symptoms

  • No warning signs in normal driving

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 25V483 (2025-07) · 53 vehicles

Sources: [11][2]

Rearview camera image may turn gray (recall 26V-082) (2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2024
Years:
2024
Powertrain:
All

Recall 26V-082 covers 22 2024 Lyriq models whose rearview camera screen may turn gray with no image. GM updates the vehicle cockpit unit software over the air or at a dealer.

Symptoms

  • Gray screen with no rear camera image when reversing

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Confirm the software update was installed (over the air or by a dealer)

NHTSA recall: 26V082 (2026-02) · 22 vehicles

Sources: [12][2]

Owner's manual errors and missing manual (recalls 25V-193 and 26V-114) (2025–2026)

Safety recall
Generation:
First generation (2023–present) – 2025–2026
Years:
2025–2026
Powertrain:
All

Two compliance recalls concern owner information rather than hardware. 25V-193 covers about 10,643 2025 Lyriq models whose owner's manual misdescribes the rear outboard head restraints; GM mails corrected inserts. 26V-114 covers 2026 Lyriq and many other GM models whose radio may not download the electronic owner's manual; dealers reset the radio.

Symptoms

  • No mechanical symptom

Check before buying

  • Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
  • Ask a Cadillac dealer for the recall repair order

NHTSA recall: 25V193 (2025-03) · 10,643 vehicles

Sources: [13][14][2]

Related Lyriq research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints is a different question, answered in the years-to-avoid research from NHTSA complaint counts.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Cadillac Lyriq problems?

The largest documented Lyriq issues are safety recalls: brake control software (26V-717, 2023–2027), unexpected ABS activation on 2023–2024 AWD models (24V-589) and a driver display that can go blank on 2023–2024 models (25V-356).

Which Lyriq model years have the most recalls?

The 2023 and 2024 model years appear in the most recalls, including the ABS, blank-display, seat belt bracket and battery-weld campaigns. Several later recalls also reach 2025–2027 models.

Can Lyriq recalls be fixed over the air?

Several can. The brake software (26V-717), ABS (24V-589), display (25V-356) and rear camera (26V-082) remedies can be delivered over the air or by a dealer.

How do I check if a used Lyriq has open recalls?

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or ask a Cadillac dealer to check it, and ask for repair orders showing completed recall work.

Is there a Lyriq battery recall?

There are small battery-related recalls: 23V-367 for improperly welded pack connections on 2023 models (33 vehicles with Hummer EV) and 25V-483 for loose battery mounting bolts on 2025 models (53 vehicles with Vistiq).

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. NHTSA recall 26V-717: Loss of Braking — NHTSA
  2. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim) full-text query: LYRIQ — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
  3. NHTSA recall 24V-589: Loss of Brakes from Unexpected ABS Activation — NHTSA
  4. NHTSA recall 25V-356: Video Display May Go Blank While Driving — NHTSA
  5. NHTSA recall 22V-710: Blank Instrument Panel Display — NHTSA
  6. NHTSA recall 23V-785: Seat Belt Bracket Improperly Welded — NHTSA
  7. NHTSA recall 23V-367: High-Voltage Battery Connections Improperly Welded — NHTSA
  8. NHTSA recall 23V-682: Missing Pedestrian Warning Sounds — NHTSA
  9. NHTSA recall 24V-320: Insufficient Wire Insulation in Electric Motor — NHTSA
  10. NHTSA recall 25V-232: Stabilizer Bar May Detach and Damage Cables — NHTSA
  11. NHTSA recall 25V-483: High Voltage Battery Not Secured Properly — NHTSA
  12. NHTSA recall 26V-082: Rearview Camera May Fail — NHTSA
  13. NHTSA recall 25V-193: Incorrect Head Restraint Information/FMVSS 202 — NHTSA
  14. NHTSA recall 26V-114: Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 — NHTSA

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