Cadillac LYRIQ recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Cadillac LYRIQ from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Electronic owner's manual may not download

    Reported February 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V1140005,861 vehicles affected

    The radio may not be set up to download the electronic owner's manual. Without the manual, owners may not know how to operate the vehicle safely, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will reset the radio to enable the automatic download, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
    Consequence
    Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

  2. Rearview camera screen may go blank

    Reported February 12, 2026Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 26V08200022 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera screen may turn gray and show no image, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. A dealer will update the vehicle software, or it can be updated over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
    Consequence
    An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. High-voltage battery bolts may be loose or missing

    Reported July 24, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V48300053 vehicles affected

    Missing or loose bolts may leave the high-voltage battery improperly secured, so it could be damaged in a crash and increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect the bolts and replace or retighten them as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The bolts attaching the high voltage battery to the interior floor may be missing or loose.
    Consequence
    An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery bolts and replace or re-tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252511300.

  4. Driver video display may go blank

    Reported May 29, 2025Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 25V35600041,376 vehicles affected

    The driver video display may go blank while driving, hiding safety information such as speed, warnings and the rearview camera image, increasing crash risk. A dealer will update the display control module software, or it can be updated over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    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.

  5. Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may loosen

    Reported April 10, 2025Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 25V23200017 vehicles affected

    Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may loosen and separate from the frame. A detached bracket may damage high voltage cables or battery coolant lines, causing vehicle shutdown and loss of drive power. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  6. Owner's manual may give incorrect head restraint instructions

    Reported March 27, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V19300010,643 vehicles affected

    Incorrect information about the rear outboard head restraints may lead to improper adjustment and increase injury risk in a crash. The manufacturer will mail corrected manual inserts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The owner's manual inaccurately describes the rear outboard head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202, "Head Restraints."
    Consequence
    Incorrect head restraint information may lead to improperly adjusted head restraints, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will mail owner's manual inserts with the correct illustrations and descriptions for rear outboard head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252492340.
    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.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Anti-lock brakes may release brake pressure

    Reported August 8, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V58900021,469 vehicles affected

    The anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. The electronic brake control module software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  8. Rear drive unit wires may cause loss of power

    Reported May 9, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V32000010 vehicles affected

    Insufficiently insulated wires in the rear drive unit may contact each other, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear drive unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  9. Rear seat belt bracket may be improperly welded

    Reported November 22, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V78500043 vehicles affected

    The left-rear and centre-rear seat belt bracket may be improperly welded to the seat frame and may not restrain occupants as intended in a crash. Do not use these seating positions until repaired. Dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    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.
    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.

  10. Pedestrian warning sounds may not work

    Reported October 12, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V68200062 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly calibrated body control module software may prevent pedestrian warning sounds, so pedestrians may not notice an approaching vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The body control module (BCM) may have been updated with incorrectly calibrated software and fail to make the pedestrian warning sounds.
    Consequence
    Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will reprogram the BCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232422960.
    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.

  11. High-voltage battery connections may cause loss of power

    Reported May 25, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V36700033 vehicles affected

    Connections inside the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Letters explaining the safety risk were sent to owners January 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact GM's Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and the EV Concierge number: 1-833-HUMMER-EV (1-833-486-6373). GM's number for this recall is N232404441.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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