Cadillac Lyriq Recalled For Low-Speed Brake Pressure Reduction

Certain units of the 2023 and 2024 Cadillac Lyriq all-wheel-drive (AWD) have been recalled due to an issue with the Electronic Brake Control Module. This recall is related to the stop-sale order currently affecting units of the Lyriq in dealer inventory.

The problem: affected Lyriq AWD units may present with a condition in which certain braking events on dry surfaces at speeds below 25 mph may cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) to activate when it should not. Subsequently, if the ABS falsely activates and a specific sequence of wheel movements occurs, the luxury crossover’s ABS will continue to release braking pressure in the service brake system.

The hazards: if the ABS activates when it should not and results in reduced brake pressure, the automaker states that in extremely rare cases, the Cadillac Lyriq may have reduced stopping power or complete brake failure, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. 

The fix: certified technicians will inspect affected vehicles and update the Electronic Brake Control Module software. Notably, owners of affected vehicles will have the opportunity to accept these software changes using wireless over-the-air (OTA) technology, or may schedule to have the updates performed at an authorized dealership. At the time of this writing, this software update is not available for 2023 Lyriq units. Cadillac stated that it is already performing the update on 2024 Lyriq units in dealer possession.

Affected components: Electronic Brake Control Module.

Affected vehicles:

• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
• 2024 Cadillac Lyriq

Number of affected vehicles: a Cadillac spokesperson told Cadillac Society that 21,469 units are affected, of which fewer than 500 units are 2023 models while about 21,000 units are 2024s.

Next steps: owners of affected vehicles will be notified with instructions to make an appointment with their preferred dealer. Additional questions or comments may also be brought to the attention of Cadillac customer service directly using the information provided below, referencing the recall number. Alternatively, they can visit the Cadillac owner center online and input their VIN to view any active recalls on their vehicle. 

Contacts: 

• Recall number: N242453471
• Cadillac Customer Service: 1-800-458-8006

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