2024 Cadillac Lyriq: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control — Automatic Emergency Braking / Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) COMPLAINT: I am filing this complaint to report a POST-REMEDY FAILURE of the repair performed under NHTSA Safety Recall 24V589 (GM Program #N242453471) on | 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

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hi, this vehicle is owned by Surreal Development LLC. A company whom reverse engineers vehicle. GM has an issue in their Cadillac Lyriq's which causes a complete failure of the vehicle's communication systems without warning while driving. This issu | This is an update to my original NHTSA complaint submitted on May 5, 2025 (complaint number 11658852), regarding a complete electrical failure in a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. While parked in a garage, the vehicle experienced a full shutdown—rendering all s

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 | While driving the car on 2 separate occasions, the breaks failed and the car would not stop completely. Twice I have taken the car to the dealer to be repaired and the car is currently at the dealer. | As I approached a stop sign and hit the brake the car did not stop. I pounded on the brake but there was no response at all; it just coasted forward. The car continued to move and hit the car in front of me stopped at the stop sign. That car, a Nis

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 70 mph, at about 5:15 pm. I was not using cruise control. There was no one in front of me for maybe a quarter mile. Suddenly and without warning, the car slammed on the brakes. A yellow alert came up o | 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 compl | On [XXX], my wife was driving our 2024 Cadillac Lyriq RWD (VIN: [XXX] ) in stop-and-go traffic on [XXX] at 5-10 MPH. She was maintaining a safe distance when the truck ahead suddenly stopped. She pressed the brakes firmly, but the vehicle failed to

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

See attached document for complaint. | The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated while driving at approximately 3 MPH as she was entering her garage to park the vehicle, she depressed the brake pedal, however, the vehicle continued forward and crashed into a tool chest lo

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

We own a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq EV. We began experiencing safety concerns related to battery performance and overall vehicle reliability during the active bumper-to-bumper warranty period. These concerns were reported to an authorized GM dealer, Napleto | I experienced a complete electrical failure in my 2024 Cadillac Lyriq that prevented access to the vehicle while an infant was inside. The incident occurred when the vehicle’s 12-volt battery system failed, causing a total loss of electrical power an | After a manufacturer-initiated software/system update was performed on my 2024 Cadillac Lyriq approximately two weeks ago, the vehicle stopped charging and stopped generating heat. I brought the vehicle to Cadillac Norwood MA for diagnosis. The deale

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 | When backing up my car from the driveway during rain it continuously applies phantom braking making it impossible to move the car. Turned off the rear autobraking but it still doesn’t help. It’s very dangerous. This is the same case for all the elect | At multiple times when raining, the Automatic emergency braking system activated for no apparent reason as no hazard could be determined.

BACK OVER PREVENTION

Ref: NHTSA ID# 24V589/ GM Recall N242453471 Record shows that the above recall was completed on August 27, 2024. Yesterday while I was reversing my 2024 LYRIQ out of my garage I experienced multiple false automatic braking. Braking was so frequent th | Each time it rains and the car is in reverse, the emergency braking system kicks in repeatedly, and a red light flashes on the screen. The car believes there is an object or person behind the car; I would imagine because the rear camera can see the | Car has a automatic back up braking system. The car will brake hard to stop vehicle if there is an object behind it. In this case, the car was braking when there was no object behind it. This happen continously while I was trying to back out of a par

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC compressor severe noise like a chopper. | Vehicle dash won't activate beyond the welcome screen thereby preventing me from seeing the speedometer, fuel gage, lane sensors, navigation, etc. I had to drive it on side streets to the closest dealer without aid of any standard dash meters. | After dark, the rear camera is inactive. Also after dark, sometimes the backup lights do not come on in reverse. According to [XXX] , this is due to a defect with the rear electrical harness because an active license plate light circuit interferes

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Continuing problem with both front and rear emergency braking. Primarily when it is raining and vehicle is put in reverse violent and unexpected emergency braking will occur for no apparent reason. This will happen several times. Also, when backin | I have had two incidents with the automatic braking system occur in a short period of time. The Lyriq is not a car that I drive very often so when the incidents occurred in the last 2 of the 3 times of driving the car it makes me scared to drive the | I was driving the vehicle and it stopped in the middle of the freeway. Another incident happened while Kane changing and another while exiting . All three incidents caused a extremely hard braking which felt like a collision.

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The back up lights when in reverse at night are inadequate to safely back the vehicle up. This is true whether one is using the rear window and rearview mirrors or one is using the back up camera. No more than 10 feet of area behind the vehicle can b | Inside display dims inappropriately, even in daylight making it impossible to see navigation. Hazard when trying to drive on road. Could cause accident. Needs option to manually brighten/dim. Auto dim feature in this vehicle is terrible. | The bigger issue is the car will prematurely dim the display and dusk/dawn - making it very hard to see at those times - even with max dimmer setting. Took it to the dealer multiple times they say it’s working as expected but it’s a known issue for

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

My 2024 Cadillac EV is only 9900 miles. I was driving the car on Sunday Jan 11, 2026 with my family when we noticed smoke filled inside the cabin. My 3 children (a [XXX] , a [XXX] old, and a new-born who is [XXX] old) were in the car; they inhaled | Unable to see behind the vehicle in the dark. There is no backup camera image at night, screen remains black.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The automatic collision system braking is engaging when the vehicle is in reverse and while it is raining. This occurs multiple times while trying to back the vehicle up during rain. This is dangerous for the passengers since they are abruptly thro | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Multiple components of our driver assistance software have failed, beyond what we can check in the fields above. Most recently, we have experienced two

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I pulled my vehicle in my garage and was lightly tapping the accelerator to get the vehicle far enough in to avoid it interfering with the garage door. I had one-pedal driving engaged so I was not using my brake pedal. Once positioned I was getting r | The vehicle initially had a windshield manufacturing defect according to Cadillac Service Center which allowed plenty of water to go inside the vehicle during heavy rain. After the vehicle was serviced weeks later I was driving and the digital dashbo

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Sunroof/moonroof cracked without any impact or signs of impact. | Component: Electronic Stability Control / Navigation / GPS Complaint: Since the February 2026 over-the-air software update, the built-in Google Maps GPS has been severely malfunctioning. The system consistently fails to update my vehicle’s location, | 1-Pedal Drive Turns Itself Off / Disengages Itself while Driving.