The Cadillac Lyriq Just Got A Tesla-Style ‘Recall’ For A Brake Problem
Cadillac is recalling 21,469 of its Lyriq electric SUVs, but service centers won’t have to lift a finger to fix them.
The issue is with the anti-lock braking system in all-wheel-drive Lyriqs, which may “falsely activate” below 25 mph on dry surfaces.
Cadillac is aware of three real world occurrences of the problem, which resulted in two minor accidents but no injuries.
The all-wheel-drive Lyriq only began shipping in large volumes this year, but vehicles built from Dec. 14, 2022 through Aug. 5, 2024 are affected.
The remedy only requires a software update, which will be distributed through an over-the-air software update to the vehicles, which won’t need to be brought in for service. The Lyriq and all of GM’s new electric models have this capability, which is linked to many of their systems.
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That’s also the case with Teslas, which has issued many rounds of software-related recalls of the years, often raising the ire of CEO Elon Musk.
Musk has railed against the “recall” terminology, which he thinks is outdated and has negative connotations since the vehicles do not physically have to be brought in for repair work. Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, has even chimed in on X to support his position.
“Intelligent people know that the recall is always an over the air update. The mainstream media headlines are depending on dumb people reading their articles or watching their TV shows.” she posted last December.
Tesla has also been through traditional recalls, however, including several this year for its high-profile Cybertruck, which has had problems with its accelerator pedal design, bodywork and windshield wiper motor.
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American Cars And Racing recently tested the all-wheel-drive Lyriq and did not experience the anti-lock braking issue. The 500 hp model has a range of 307 miles per charge and a starting price of $62,090, but it qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit.
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