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High-Voltage Battery Pack Mounting Bolts Missing / Loose — Recall 25V483 (2025-2026)
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Cadillac LYRIQ owners: 12 NHTSA recalls including blank screens, brake failure & propulsion loss. Find out if your Lyriq qualifies for a buyback under California lemon law.
You spent $60,000 or more on a Cadillac LYRIQ because you wanted proof that American luxury could finally do electric right. The LYRIQ's 33-inch curved display, AKG Studio audio system, and Super Cruise hands-free driving promised a genuinely premium ownership experience — not the compromises of a first-generation EV. Instead, thousands of 2023-2025 Lyriq owners have found themselves living with a vehicle that can go dark at highway speed, lose its brakes in traffic, abandon them in a parking garage with a dead 12-volt battery, and deliver one-quarter of its advertised fast-charging speed at the precise moment they need it most.
By mid-2026, the LYRIQ has accumulated twelve NHTSA safety recalls covering display failures, brake system software, seat-belt weld defects, high-voltage wiring insulation, loose chassis bolts, and missing battery mounting hardware — a recall record that spans every model year from 2023 through 2026. Most of these defects trace back to the same source: the Ultium platform's complex, software-heavy architecture was pushed to market before it was ready. The LYRIQ was GM's flagship EV launch vehicle, and it carried the full weight of that ambition — and its early-adopter bugs — onto public roads.
The pattern of multiple returns for the same class of defect (two separate display-blank recalls, two separate propulsion-loss recalls, overlapping brake and one-pedal-driving failures) is exactly what California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act was designed to address. If your Lyriq has been in for the same type of repair more than once, or has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days, you may have legal options you have not yet explored.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A blank instrument cluster hides the speedometer, warning indicators, and rearview camera feed simultaneously — constituting a direct safety defect. Under Song-Beverly, this recall-confirmed defect means any Lyriq owner who experienced the blank screen and required a dealer visit for the software fix has an established repair attempt on record. Owners who experienced the blank screen more than once — because 22V710 was later followed by a second display-blank recall (25V356) — have a compounding repair history that strengthens a lemon-law claim.
GM will update the video display control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222379510.
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Loss of drive power at speed is a per se safety defect under Song-Beverly. Recall 23V367 covered mispositioned or improperly welded HV battery connections causing sudden propulsion loss — a condition that leaves the vehicle immobilized and creates a crash risk. The small VIN population (five vehicles) does not diminish the individual owner's rights; each affected Lyriq owner who experienced a propulsion loss event has a documented safety-class non-conformity entitling them to remedies under the statute.
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 C
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Federal FMVSS 141 mandates acoustic vehicle alerting systems on EVs; failing to emit the pedestrian warning sound at low speeds is a federal safety violation and a recall-confirmed defect. Under Song-Beverly, any Lyriq owner who required a dealer visit for the BCM software reflash to restore pedestrian warning functionality has a qualifying repair attempt. Because BCM software defects can have latent effects on other module communications, owners experiencing recurring electrical issues after this repair may have additional grounds.
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.
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
An improperly welded seat belt anchor that cannot restrain a rear occupant during a collision is among the most serious safety defects possible. Cadillac's own remedy notice for 23V785 instructed owners not to use the left-rear or center-rear seating positions until repaired — effectively taking the vehicle's full seating capacity offline. Any Lyriq owner who transported passengers in those positions before or during the recall repair period may have grounds beyond standard lemon-law; attorneys should assess whether the vehicle was unfit for its disclosed purpose from delivery.
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 1-800-458-800
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 24V320 documents insufficiently insulated wires in the rear drive unit that can short and cause complete loss of propulsion at any speed — a crash-risk safety defect. The remedy requires full rear drive unit replacement, a major repair affecting the core powertrain. Under Song-Beverly, a powertrain replacement within the lemon-law period is a strong indicator that the vehicle has a defect substantially impairing its use. Owners who experienced power loss before the recall repair was completed have documented non-conformities.
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
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Recall 24V589 is among the most serious in the Lyriq's history: ABS falsely activating and releasing all brake pressure at speeds under 25 mph effectively removes braking capability in stop-and-go traffic — exactly when pedestrians and other vehicles are closest. GM reported two accidents tied to this defect before recall. Under Song-Beverly, a recall-backed brake failure defect entitles the owner to a repair attempt on the record; if the ABS condition manifested more than once, or if the owner experienced related braking anomalies (overlapping with the OPD dropout issue), the cumulative record supports a repurchase demand.
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
driver seat cushion loose; seat fastener recall; seat may not stay secured
Recall 25V193 is a FMVSS compliance recall, not a mechanical defect — the manual inaccurately described how to adjust rear outboard head restraints. On its own, this recall does not support a lemon-law claim. However, if this is the only open recall for a 2025 Lyriq that also has software or charging issues, attorneys should evaluate whether the combination of this compliance defect and any functional defects together cross the Song-Beverly threshold.
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.
front suspension noise; stabilizer bar loose; vehicle pulls or clunks
Recall 25V232 creates a cascade failure scenario: loose stabilizer bar bolts can separate and strike HV cables or battery coolant lines, triggering a full vehicle shutdown at highway speed. This is a safety defect with a manufacturing root cause (faulty torque tool software) that affected up to three model years of production. Under Song-Beverly, any Lyriq owner who experienced unexpected vehicle shutdown, loss of power steering or drive, or who discovered damaged HV components during the recall inspection has documented grounds for a lemon claim.
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.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
This is the second recall addressing a blank driver display on the Lyriq (the first was 22V710 in 2022), covering 41,376 vehicles. Losing the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera simultaneously while driving constitutes an acute safety defect. The three-year span between the first and second blank-display recalls shows that GM's initial fix for 22V710 did not permanently resolve the underlying display architecture issue. Owners who experienced display blackouts after the 22V710 repair — and now fall under 25V356 — have a compelling multi-recall repair history for lemon-law purposes.
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 N25250068
EV propulsion warning; power loss; high-voltage cable recall
Recall 25V483 involves missing or improperly torqued HV battery mounting bolts — a condition that makes the battery pack susceptible to displacement in a crash, creating a fire risk. This defect originated in a third-party vendor battery replacement performed during assembly, meaning the affected Lyriqs were delivered with a manufacturing defect from day one. Under Song-Beverly, a vehicle that presents an elevated fire risk due to a pre-delivery manufacturing error is a strong candidate for repurchase or replacement, particularly where the owner has lost confidence in the structural integrity of the battery system.
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.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
A gray rearview camera screen while reversing removes rear visibility entirely, constituting a FMVSS-compliant safety defect. Recall 26V082 is notable because it was caused by a dealership-installed software update containing incorrect calibration — meaning the dealer's own repair action created a new defect. Under Song-Beverly, a repair that introduces a new non-conformity is itself a qualifying repair attempt, and the resulting camera failure is independently actionable. Owners who experienced this post-service camera failure should document the before-and-after condition with the dealer's repair orders.
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 Ident
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 26V114 is a narrow FMVSS 208 compliance recall involving the radio configuration blocking the electronic manual download. Alone, this recall does not rise to the level of a Song-Beverly claim. Its relevance is in context: a 2025-2026 Lyriq owner who also has open issues with charging, OPD, or display failures should include this recall in the cumulative repair attempt log to establish the full pattern of manufacturer non-conformities with their specific VIN.
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 c
12V battery fault warning on startup; vehicle cannot be unlocked or started after 3-5 days parked; vehicle repeatedly cycles on and off overnight; '12V Battery Fault' message on instrument cluster; app shows HV battery charged but car is dead; roadside assistance required after sitting in garage
Under Song-Beverly, a defect that leaves the vehicle immobilized — even temporarily — counts as a substantial impairment of use. If a Lyriq owner has made two or more dealer trips for 12V battery drain events without a permanent fix, the recurrence pattern satisfies the 'reasonable number of repair attempts' standard. The fact that GM issued only a customer satisfaction program rather than a recall does not diminish lemon-law exposure; it may actually complicate the owner's ability to get a timely authorized repair.
Customer Satisfaction Program N232416980: EV-certified dealer disconnects and reconnects 12V battery then reprograms the serial data gateway. Long-term mitigation: ensure all OTA updates complete fully before long-term parking; connect a 12V battery maintainer for storage over 5 days.
DCFC session slows dramatically after 10-15 minutes; charging rate drops from near-190 kW to under 30 kW at 50-55% SOC; second consecutive fast-charge session charges at a fraction of rated speed; charging app shows power oscillating rather than smooth curve; 10%-80% takes 60+ minutes instead of the advertised ~37 minutes; no warning displayed to driver during throttle event
A luxury EV sold with a prominently advertised 190 kW fast-charging capability that consistently delivers 29 kW in practice may constitute a material misrepresentation affecting the vehicle's fitness for its intended purpose under Song-Beverly. If an owner has returned the vehicle for charging-related concerns and received no lasting improvement, this pattern — even absent a formal recall — supports a lemon-law claim based on non-conformity to warranty representations.
GM has partially addressed charging curve via OTA software updates; ensure vehicle is on latest calibration. Use Cadillac app 'Route-based' navigation to pre-condition battery before arriving at DCFC. TSB 24-NA-015 instructs dealers to collect charging logs for escalation. No recall issued.
Infotainment screen freezes mid-update and never recovers; black screen after attempted OTA install; system reboots repeatedly in a boot loop; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto unavailable after failed update; Google Maps and navigation unresponsive; 'System Update Failed' or 'Software Update in Progress' message stuck for hours; dealer reflash required to restore functionality
Infotainment bricking that requires repeated dealer visits for reflash is a covered defect under Song-Beverly. Because the Lyriq's core vehicle functions (navigation, driver display, Super Cruise eligibility, charging scheduling) route through the infotainment OS, a bricked system constitutes a substantial impairment rather than a mere annoyance. Two or more repair attempts without a durable fix trigger Song-Beverly presumption analysis.
TSB PIT6065D: dealer uses GDS2 laptop to reflash all applicable modules, with mandatory 12V battery disconnect step before reprogramming. Owner action: do not interrupt OTA update once initiated; maintain 12V charge before long OTA sessions.
Super Cruise disengages without driver action mid-highway at speed; 'Super Cruise Unavailable' or 'Service Driver Assist' warning appears suddenly; hard unexpected braking while Super Cruise active; adaptive cruise control drops out with loud chime; lane-keep assist goes offline without warning; Super Cruise refuses to re-engage on previously eligible roads; camera calibration error after wake
Super Cruise is a differentiating, premium safety feature of the Lyriq. Unexpected disengagement at highway speed — especially when accompanied by hard braking — creates an acute crash risk and constitutes a safety defect under Song-Beverly. Repeated dealer visits for ADAS malfunctions, even where a software update is applied each time, establish the repair attempt record needed for a lemon-law claim if the problem recurs.
OTA software update 661.31 (2024-2025 MY) addresses ADAS availability and lane-merge logic. Dealer-level camera recalibration if sensor drift is detected. If false emergency braking occurs while Super Cruise is active, document event with NHTSA complaint and dealer work order to establish repair history.
One-Pedal Driving setting turns off without driver input; 'One-Pedal Driving Unavailable' message while decelerating; 'Brake Assist Off' warning mid-drive; 'Auto-Hold Unavailable' message; vehicle surges forward when OPD setting unexpectedly resets to off; remote start disables OPD setting; setting does not persist after each drive cycle restart
An owner who purchased the Lyriq partly for its one-pedal EV driving experience — and has made multiple dealer visits for OPD dropping out — has a strong Song-Beverly argument: the vehicle does not conform to express warranty representations about its operating modes. The unexpected acceleration that can occur when OPD abruptly disengages elevates this from a convenience issue to a safety-class defect.
Ensure EBCM software is updated per recall 24V589. OTA updates have partially addressed OPD preference persistence. If OPD deactivates mid-drive, document with NHTSA complaint and bring vehicle to dealer. Class action investigation into 2023-2025 OPD defect is ongoing as of 2026.
Headlights gradually aim downward after 5-30 minutes of driving; forward illumination severely reduced at night; headlights normalize only after full vehicle restart; 'Service Headlamp' warning message on instrument cluster; headlights replaced by dealer but problem recurs; NHTSA complaints cite 'headlights pointing at ground' and inability to see road ahead at highway speed
Headlights that aim at the ground during highway driving constitute a direct safety hazard under any reasonable warranty standard. If a Lyriq owner has had headlights reprogrammed or replaced on more than one occasion without a permanent resolution, this satisfies Song-Beverly's repair attempt threshold for a safety defect. The 18-month delay between owner reports and a dealer TSB also supports an argument that GM had constructive knowledge of the defect.
Dealer reprograms headlight leveling control module using scan tool (manual programming procedure). TSB mandates the procedure on all pre-delivery Lyriqs. If reprogram does not hold, headlight assembly replacement may be required. Ensure vehicle software is on latest OTA build.
remedy available
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.”
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
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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.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. A software error in the driver video display control module may cause the instrument panel to go blank.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act — the state's lemon law — applies to any new Cadillac LYRIQ purchased or leased in California. If your Lyriq has a defect covered by the manufacturer's warranty and GM or its dealers have been unable to repair it after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a full repurchase or a comparable replacement vehicle.
WHAT COUNTS AS A 'REASONABLE NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS':
For safety defects — including the brake pressure release (24V589), instrument cluster blackout (22V710, 25V356), front stabilizer bar collapse risk (25V232), or Super Cruise disengagement — California law presumes that just TWO unsuccessful repair attempts create a rebuttable presumption of lemon status. For non-safety defects — such as the 12V battery drain, DCFC throttling, or OTA bricking — FOUR or more repair attempts, or a cumulative 30+ days out of service, triggers the same presumption.
WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER:
A successful Song-Beverly claim entitles you to: (1) a full refund of the purchase price including taxes, fees, and finance charges, minus a usage allowance for miles driven; (2) a replacement vehicle of comparable value; or (3) if the manufacturer acted willfully, civil penalty damages of up to two times the actual damages. GM must also pay your attorney's fees if you prevail — meaning a qualified lemon-law attorney can typically take your case without upfront cost to you.
THE LYRIQ-SPECIFIC CONTEXT:
The Lyriq's recall record is unusually dense for a luxury vehicle in its first three years: 12 NHTSA campaigns, two overlapping display-blank recalls, two propulsion-loss recalls, and an EBCM defect that affected brakes and one-pedal driving simultaneously. If your Lyriq has been in for the same type of repair — especially display failures, braking anomalies, or propulsion loss — on more than one occasion, Song-Beverly's presumption applies regardless of whether each visit was coded to a different recall campaign. The underlying defect is what matters, not the number of separate NHTSA campaign numbers GM applied to it.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The Lyriq's most dangerous defects — blank displays, brake pressure loss, OPD dropout, and Super Cruise disengagement — are all intermittent software events that may not reproduce on command at the dealership. Here is what to do before and during any service visit:
1. DOCUMENT THE EVENT IMMEDIATELY. After a blank screen, brake anomaly, or Super Cruise dropout, pull over safely and use your phone to photograph or video the warning messages still on screen. Note the exact time, speed, road conditions, and what you were doing (braking, cruising, reversing). This contemporaneous evidence is critical if the dealer later says 'no fault found.'
2. PULL YOUR NHTSA COMPLAINT RECORD. Go to safercar.gov and file a complaint for every event. Dealers can access NHTSA complaint records; documented complaints for your specific VIN make it harder for the service advisor to claim the issue is isolated to your driving behavior.
3. REQUEST A FREEZE FRAME / DTC READOUT AT DROP-OFF. Before the service technician clears any fault codes, request a printout of all stored DTCs and freeze-frame data. ABS events (24V589), display failures (22V710, 25V356), and brake-system faults all leave evidence in the EBCM and video display control module logs. If the dealer clears codes without documenting them, that evidence is lost permanently.
4. CITE THE SPECIFIC RECALL CAMPAIGNS. Do not let the dealer dismiss your complaint as a 'first occurrence' or 'customer unfamiliarity.' Tell them specifically: 'I want this visit documented under recall 24V589 / 25V356 / 25V232' as applicable. The recall number ties your repair order to GM's documented acknowledgment of the defect.
5. INSIST ON A WRITTEN REPAIR ORDER WITH SPECIFIC FINDINGS. The repair order must state the complaint as you described it, what was found (including 'no fault found' if that is the result), and what was done. 'Customer states vehicle display went blank — no fault found at this time — updated software per 25V356' is a proper entry. 'Customer concern — checked OK' is not.
6. TRACK CUMULATIVE OUT-OF-SERVICE DAYS. California Song-Beverly presumes lemon status if a vehicle has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days during the lemon-law period. Keep a calendar. Add every day from drop-off to pick-up, including weekends and parts delays.
7. ASK ABOUT A LOANER. Under California law and many Cadillac warranty provisions, the dealer must provide alternative transportation when the vehicle is in for recall-related repairs. If they refuse, document that refusal in writing.
The Cadillac LYRIQ is not a bad vehicle — it is a good vehicle that was launched too soon on a platform that was not finished. GM deserves credit for addressing many of these defects with OTA updates and timely recall campaigns; the ABS recall (24V589) was handled relatively quickly once accidents were reported. What is harder to defend is the two-year gap between the first blank-display complaint and the 41,376-vehicle 25V356 recall, the 18-month delay on the headlight droop TSB, and the decision to classify the 12V battery drain as a customer satisfaction program rather than a formal recall. Early Lyriq adopters — who paid a premium to be first — absorbed the brunt of the Ultium platform's growing pains. California law exists precisely to make those owners whole.
— The Margarian Law team
If your Cadillac LYRIQ has been to the dealer more than once for a blank instrument cluster, brake failure warnings, propulsion loss, one-pedal driving dropout, or a dead 12V battery — you may have options under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases, including complex EV software and powertrain defects, and offers a free, no-obligation case review. There is no cost to find out where you stand.
The Lyriq has been recalled twice for this exact problem. The first recall — NHTSA 22V710 (2022) — covered a software bug in the video display control module that could cause the instrument panel to go blank if the vehicle's shutdown cycle was interrupted. The second and larger recall — NHTSA 25V356 (2025) — covered 41,376 Lyriqs where the display could simply go dark mid-drive, hiding the speedometer, warning indicators, and rearview camera feed simultaneously. The fix is a software update to the video display control module, available OTA or at a dealer. If your display has gone blank more than once after receiving the recall repair, that repeated failure pattern is significant for California lemon-law purposes — two failed repair attempts for a safety defect trigger Song-Beverly's repurchase presumption.
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V589 (August 2024) covered ~21,469 AWD Lyriq models after GM confirmed the anti-lock brake system could falsely activate on a dry road at speeds under 25 mph and then release all brake pressure, making the brakes effectively inoperative. GM reported two accidents before the recall was issued. The root cause is a software defect in the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). The fix is an EBCM software update, available OTA or at a dealer — but this same EBCM also controls one-pedal driving regen, so owners who have experienced OPD dropout may be dealing with a related fault. If you experienced an unexpected hard pedal, a 'Brake System Failure' warning, or a sudden surge forward when OPD disengaged, document every event with a dealer work order and file a complaint at safercar.gov. Under California law, two repair attempts for a safety-class brake defect create a presumption that your Lyriq is a lemon.
This is a documented defect on 2023-2024 Lyriqs. When an OTA software update is interrupted or completes incorrectly, it can leave the infotainment system in a suspended state — keeping multiple electronic modules awake indefinitely. The 12V auxiliary battery drains in 3-5 days of inactivity, leaving the vehicle completely immobilized despite the main HV pack showing adequate charge. GM issued Customer Satisfaction Program N232416980, which instructs EV-certified Cadillac dealers to disconnect and reconnect the 12V battery and reprogram the serial data gateway. However, this was not issued as a formal NHTSA recall, which means some dealers may be unfamiliar with it — ask specifically for program N232416980. If your Lyriq has needed this repair more than once, you should document each dealer visit and consider consulting a lemon-law attorney: repeated immobilization is a substantial impairment of the vehicle's use under Song-Beverly.
As of mid-2026, the Cadillac LYRIQ has 12 NHTSA safety recalls covering model years 2023-2027. Key campaigns include: two display-blank recalls (22V710 and 25V356, covering 41,376+ vehicles), a brake software recall (24V589, ~21,469 AWD Lyriqs), a front stabilizer bar bolt recall that can damage HV cables (25V232, all 2023-2025 Lyriqs), a rear seat belt weld defect (23V785), two propulsion-loss recalls (23V367 and 24V320), and a loose HV battery bolt recall (25V483). Whether your specific Lyriq qualifies as a lemon under California Song-Beverly law depends on your individual repair history — not the total number of recalls. Generally, two failed repair attempts for a safety defect, or four attempts for any defect, or 30+ cumulative days out of service create a presumption of lemon status. Given the density of the Lyriq's recall record and the number of recurring software-class defects, many early-production owners have a repair history worth a professional evaluation.
Yes. Owners of 2023-2025 Lyriqs consistently report One-Pedal Driving (OPD) mode deactivating without driver input, accompanied by warnings like 'One-Pedal Driving Unavailable,' 'Brake Assist Off,' or 'Auto-Hold Unavailable.' A specific bug also resets the OPD setting to 'off' every time the vehicle is remote-started. The underlying cause is likely related to the same EBCM software defect addressed in recall 24V589 (ABS brake pressure release). The most important safety concern: when OPD disengages mid-deceleration, the expected regenerative braking drag disappears instantly, and the vehicle can surge forward — a scenario that has surprised drivers decelerating behind stopped traffic. A class-action investigation for 2023-2025 Lyriq OPD failures is underway as of 2026. If your car has been to the dealer for OPD dropout more than once, document each visit and consult a lemon-law attorney — the safety angle and recurring failure pattern are both Song-Beverly-relevant.
Real-world testing has documented severe thermal throttling on the 2023-2024 Lyriq during DC fast charging. Peak charge rate is ~187 kW, but that peak lasts only minutes — by 51% state of charge, the rate has been observed to drop as low as 29 kW on back-to-back sessions or in warm ambient conditions. The root cause is the Ultium platform's thermal management system, which aggressively de-rates charging power to protect the battery pack once temperature rises. Unlike some competitors, the Lyriq does not pre-condition the battery for DCFC by default unless you use route-based navigation to a charger. GM's TSB 24-NA-015 covers data collection for charging anomalies, and OTA updates have partially improved the charging curve. To improve your experience: always use the Cadillac app's navigation to the charger (activates pre-conditioning), avoid back-to-back sessions in hot weather, and confirm your vehicle is on the latest software version. If charging remains severely throttled after updates, request a dealer inspection of the battery thermal management system.
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