General Motors Recalls 2024 Cadillac Lyriq for Rearview Camera Software Issue
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General Motors is recalling 22 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles from the 2024 model year due to a software defect that may cause the rearview camera screen to turn gray.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling select 2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles due to a software malfunction in the back-over prevention system. The rearview camera screen in these vehicles may turn gray, failing to display the camera image to the driver.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 22 units of the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V082000, and GM's internal recall number is N252542530. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected vehicles became searchable on the NHTSA website as of February 12, 2026.
What You Should Do
Affected owners will receive a free software update for the vehicle cockpit unit (VCU). This update can be completed by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. GM expects to mail owner notification letters by March 30, 2026. Owners can contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 for further assistance.
Why This Matters
A malfunctioning rearview camera reduces the driver's visibility while backing up, which increases the risk of a collision or injury.
Source
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V082000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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