2024 Cadillac Lyriq brakes problems

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq has 27 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Brakes complaints

14%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Lyriq brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V589000BrakesAugust 8, 2024 · 21,469 units

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.

What owners report

“ 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 Nissan Rogue, had no damage. I was barely moving but…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 15, 2024 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 24V589000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.