Cadillac’s Australian electric SUV rollout has hit a safety recall, with the Lyriq and Vistiq both affected by a software-related braking issue.
General Motors Australia has issued the recall for 406 vehicles, including SUVs already allocated for the local market and some still in transit.
The problem centres on the Brake System Control Module and can temporarily reduce braking performance at low speeds.
At a glance
- General Motors Australia has recalled 406 Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq electric SUVs over a braking software issue.
- The Brake System Control Module may cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds, with normal braking restored when the pedal is pressed a second time.
- The fix is a free software update at Cadillac service centres, and the recall follows a broader US campaign covering 67,380 vehicles.
The braking issue behind the recall
The recall notice states that a software issue in the Brake System Control Module could lead to a temporary loss of braking.
If the driver presses the brake pedal a second time, normal braking function is restored.
Even so, the notice warns that the fault could increase the chance of an accident and may result in serious injury.
The issue is described as occurring at low speeds, which makes it especially relevant to urban driving, parking manoeuvres and stop-start traffic.
Australian Lyriq and Vistiq vehicles affected
The Australian recall covers 406 Cadillac electric SUVs built between 2024 and 2026.
That total is made up of 321 Lyriq SUVs and 85 Vistiq SUVs, including vehicles that are still in transit to Australia.
Lyriq deliveries in Australia began in 2025, marking Cadillac’s local return as an EV-focused luxury brand.
Customer deliveries of the Vistiq have not yet started, with the three-row electric SUV expected later this year or in early 2027.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Cadillac |
|---|---|
| Models affected in Australia | Lyriq and Vistiq |
| Total affected in Australia | 406 vehicles |
| Lyriq vehicles affected | 321 |
| Vistiq vehicles affected | 85 |
| Build years affected | 2024 to 2026 |
| Issue | Software issue in the Brake System Control Module |
| Potential effect | Temporary loss of braking at low speeds |
| Remedy | Software update at Cadillac service centres |
| Repair cost | Free of charge for affected owners |
A wider General Motors EV safety campaign
The Australian action follows a larger recall in the United States involving 67,380 vehicles.
The US recall covers the 2023–2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2025–2026 Cadillac Celestiq, 2024–2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2026–2027 Cadillac Vistiq.
For affected Australian owners, the remedy is straightforward rather than mechanical.
Cadillac service centres will apply a software update free of charge, addressing the Brake System Control Module issue.
For Cadillac, the timing matters as much as the fix itself, with Lyriq already in customer hands and Vistiq still approaching its local debut.
Handled quickly, the recall should be a contained software correction, but it’s a reminder that the new generation of luxury EVs is as dependent on code as it is on hardware.
