2024 Cadillac Lyriq Backup Camera Software Recall (26V082)
General Motors, LLC · 22 vehicles · Reported February 12, 2026
General Motors, LLC is recalling 22 2024 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 26V082 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N252542530 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 12, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2024 Cadillac Lyriq |
| Units affected | 22 |
| Build dates | May 24, 2023 to September 17, 2024 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Software |
| Safety risk | An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq in recall 26V082?
The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
Is it safe to drive a 2024 Lyriq with recall 26V082?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Lyriq shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V082?
Recall 26V082 covers 22 vehicles: 2024 Cadillac Lyriq.
NHTSA lists 22 vehicles in this campaign, built May 24, 2023 to September 17, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cadillac | Lyriq |
What is the fix for the Lyriq backup camera software recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
The vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252542530. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
When was recall 26V082 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 26V082 to NHTSA on February 12, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 16, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per General Motors, LLC's filing). |
| September 17, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 12, 2026 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V082000. |
| March 16, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 482 days. If your Lyriq was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Lyriq is part of recall 26V082?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V082 is open on your Lyriq, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V082000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Lyriq owners do about recall 26V082?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V082000 applies to your Lyriq.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Cadillac dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Lyriq owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the rearview camera.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 26V082 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 89 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the rearview camera. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: 89 complaints in total, 1 about the rearview camera
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view safety sensor alert did not function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the auto-braking safety sensor did not activate. The contact's vehicle crashed into a tree.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11722944, filed March 9, 2026
Can recall 26V082 make my Lyriq a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this software recall means their Lyriq qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A rearview camera that blanks out or freezes is a safety issue because federal rules require a working backup image. Camera problems are often software related, and many owners see them come back after an update.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V082
Is the 26V082000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 16, 2026.
How do I know if my Lyriq is part of recall 26V082000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Is it legal to drive with a blank backup camera?
Federal safety rules require new vehicles to have a working rearview image, which is why camera failures are recalled. Have it repaired, and use mirrors and extra care until then.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V082000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Cadillac. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.