The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V589000·Announced 2024-08-08

2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ recalled for brake control defect

General Motors is recalling 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel drive vehicles because the anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure, potentially causing loss of braking ability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a critical brake control system defect that could cause unexpected ABS activation and loss of braking ability, increasing crash risk. No illnesses, injuries, or property damage have been reported, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity: a risk-of-harm product without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel drive vehicles due to a defect in the electronic brake control module software. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the service brake system.

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

The defect will be corrected with a free software update to the electronic brake control module through an over-the-air (OTA) update or at a Cadillac dealership. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2024. Owners should contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or EV Concierge at 1-844-382-2345 to schedule the remedy.

For more information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC LYRIQ
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
21,469

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LYRIQ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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