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#BS-2024-CADLYR-12692024 Cadillac LyriqProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 205 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 205 complaints, 37 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
reverse false emergency braking in rain
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
backup camera screen is black
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
false collision braking while in reverse in rain
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
service driver assist system
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
37 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 3K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (37 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2024 Cadillac Lyriq: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
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.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
SERVICE BRAKES
This is the worst model year for the Cadillac Lyriq according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is lights.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
205
Class avg
116
1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 205 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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