Recall of 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Vehicles Due to Rearview Camera Issue

Vehicle Recalls high NHTSA · · United States

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.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this vehicle recalls alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more vehicle recalls alerts?
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