Recall of 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Issue
General Motors is recalling 22 units of the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles because the rearview camera screen may turn gray, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
What this vehicle recalls alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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 regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles due to a potential issue where the rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image, affecting the back over prevention software.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 22 units of the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V082000. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have the vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. For more information, contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252542530.
Why This Matters
An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall addresses a potential safety hazard in affected vehicles.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, search for NHTSA Campaign Number 26V082000 on NHTSA.gov.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice