Cadillac's two big electric SUVs are on a brake recall in Australia. The federal Vehicle Recalls register published notice REC-006762 on 9 November 2026, covering 406 Lyriq and Vistiq vehicles. The notice puts it down to software in the Brake System Control Module, and says it can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds.
Key takeaways
- Recall: REC-006762 on the federal Vehicle Recalls register, campaign number N26-2570900
- Vehicles: Cadillac Lyriq and Cadillac Vistiq, year range 2024 to 2026, all variants
- How many: 406 vehicles in Australia
- Problem: a software issue in the Brake System Control Module can cause a temporary loss of braking at low speeds
- Remedy: General Motors Australia will contact owners to book an authorised dealer appointment; the work is free of charge
- Check: search your VIN in the list attached to the notice, or call Cadillac on 1800 223 455
- Source: REC-006762 recall notice, originally published 9 November 2026, last updated 12 November 2026
That is a serious-sounding sentence, so it is worth being precise about what the notice says and what it doesn't. Below is everything printed on the official notice, how to check whether your car is one of the 406, and what to do if it is. The figures here come from the notice itself, which you can read on the Vehicle Recalls register.
What the notice says
| Item | As printed on REC-006762 |
|---|---|
| Recall number | REC-006762 |
| Campaign number | N26-2570900 |
| Published | 9 November 2026 (last updated 12 November 2026) |
| Make and model | CADILLAC, Lyriq & Vistiq |
| Year range | 2024 to 2026 |
| Variants | All variants within this model |
| Affected units | 406 |
| Identifying features | VIN list attached to the notice |
| Supplier | General Motors Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd |
| Contact | Cadillac Customer Communications Centre, 1800 223 455, au.care@cadillac.com |
Own one? We will email you when a recall is published for your car. Your VIN is checked on the federal register, not here.
What goes wrong, in plain English
The part named on the notice is the Brake System Control Module, or BSCM. The notice puts the cause down to a software issue in that module.
Here is the defect in the notice's own words: "Due to a software issue in the Brake System Control Module (BSCM), a temporary loss of braking may occur at low speeds. Normal braking function is restored when the brake pedal is pressed again."
So two details matter. It is described as temporary, and it is described as happening at low speeds. The notice doesn't define what "low speeds" means in km/h, and it doesn't describe any warning the driver gets, so we won't guess at either. What it does say is that pressing the brake pedal again brings normal braking back.
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Why it matters
The notice doesn't say in which situations the problem shows up beyond "at low speeds", and we won't fill that gap. What it does do is spell out the risk.
The notice puts the hazard this way: "A temporary loss of braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users." The notice doesn't include an instruction to stop driving the car. If you own one and you're unsure what to do before the repair, ring Cadillac on 1800 223 455 and ask them directly about your VIN.
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Which cars are covered
The notice names two models, the Lyriq and the Vistiq, with a year range of 2024 to 2026 and the line "All variants within this model". It puts the total at 406 vehicles. It doesn't say how many of those are Lyriqs and how many are Vistiqs, and it doesn't list grades by name. The year range printed on the notice may not line up with the model year on your car's badge or papers, so don't rule your car in or out on the year alone.
Instead, the notice attaches a VIN list, and that list is the real answer. We downloaded it: it holds 406 vehicle identification numbers, one per affected car, and every one of them begins with the characters 1GY. If your VIN is on the list, your car is in the recall. If it isn't, it isn't covered by this notice, going by the list as we read it on 15 November 2026. The list can be revised, so check again if you're unsure.
Cadillac's Optiq, also sold here, is not named on the notice. No model other than the Lyriq and Vistiq is named on it.
How to check your VIN
- Find your VIN. It is 17 characters long. It is printed on your registration papers; if you can't find it, Cadillac can help.
- Open the list. Go to the REC-006762 notice and open the VIN list attached to it. It is a small spreadsheet file.
- Search it. Use your spreadsheet or browser's search (Ctrl+F, or Cmd+F on a Mac) and paste in the full VIN. Searching the last six characters is a quick check, but confirm the full 17.
- Or just ask. Call the Cadillac Customer Communications Centre on 1800 223 455, or email au.care@cadillac.com, and quote the VIN.
What happens next for owners
The notice says owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by General Motors Australia, asking them to schedule an appointment with their authorised dealer to have their vehicles rectified, free of charge.
That means two things in practice. First, General Motors Australia will be contacting the owner it has on file, so if you bought your Lyriq or Vistiq second-hand, or you've moved or changed your number, get in touch with Cadillac and update your details rather than waiting to be contacted at old details. Second, the fix needs a dealer booking, so when you hear from GM, book it in.
The Australian notice doesn't describe what the dealer work involves, and it doesn't give a date for when owners will hear from GM. If you want either answered, ask Cadillac when you call.
Cadillac's earlier recalls on these two cars
We also found two earlier Cadillac campaigns on these models on the register, both unrelated to the brakes:
| Notice | Model and year range | Units | Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| REC-006762 | Lyriq & Vistiq, 2024 to 2026 | 406 | Brake control software, temporary loss of braking at low speeds (published 9 November 2026) |
| REC-006650 | Vistiq, 2025 to 2026 | 2 | Third-row seat-folding mechanism may not operate as intended (published 8 July 2026) |
| REC-006420 | Lyriq, 2024 to 2025 | 289 | Headlamp high beam auto control software may not detect oncoming bicycle or motorcycle traffic (published 5 September 2025) |
Each notice is separate, so a car can be on one and not another. REC-006762 and REC-006420 each attach a VIN list. REC-006650, which covers two Vistiqs, publishes none, so for that one quote your VIN to Cadillac on 1800 223 455.
Is this the same as the US recall?
For context only, and not as Australian information: the US regulator NHTSA lists a General Motors recall, campaign 26V717000, received on 29 October 2026, for certain Cadillac Lyriq, Celestiq and Vistiq and Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. NHTSA's summary says the brake system control module contains a software defect that may cause a loss of braking during certain driving conditions, and it lists 67,380 potentially affected vehicles in the US.
NHTSA's record gives GM's own number for that recall as N262570900, the same digits as the Australian campaign number N26-2570900. What the US record says about the US remedy and timing applies to US cars. For a car in Australia, go by the Australian notice and Cadillac Australia.
Buying a used Lyriq or Vistiq?
Before you pay for a used Lyriq or Vistiq, get the VIN and run it against the REC-006762 list yourself. An open recall isn't a reason to walk away when the fix is free, but it is a reason to ask the seller to book the dealer visit, or to plan it yourself straight after you buy.
If the work has already been done, ask for the dealer's paperwork showing it, and keep it with the service history. That is the easiest way to prove the recall is closed when you sell.
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| Car | Seats | Price (RRP, before on-road costs) |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lyriq Sport AWD | 5 | $90,000 |
| Cadillac Lyriq V-Series AWD | 5 | $99,000 |
| Cadillac Vistiq Platinum AWD | 6 | $116,000 |
| Cadillac Lyriq Luxury AWD | 5 | No longer sold new |
Prices are manufacturer RRPs from our directory and exclude on-road costs, which vary by state. The notice doesn't list grades, so a row appearing here doesn't mean each car of that grade is on the recall, and a row missing from it doesn't mean a car is clear. The VIN decides. For crash ratings, see each car's page; a recall doesn't change a rating, and we don't restate ratings in recall stories.
Our take
Brake recalls get attention for good reason, and this one concerns a basic job of any car: stopping. The notice is short and clear, though: it describes the loss of braking as temporary and at low speeds, and it says pressing the pedal again restores normal braking. It also gives owners a simple way to check, a published VIN list, and a free dealer remedy.
The 406 figure is small next to the US campaign, but for the owners of those 406 cars the fix matters just as much. Check the VIN, make sure Cadillac has your current details, and book the appointment when you're contacted.
What this means for you
Own a Lyriq or Vistiq? Search your VIN in the REC-006762 list or call 1800 223 455. If it's on there, update your contact details with Cadillac and book the free dealer appointment when General Motors Australia gets in touch.
Buying one used? Run the VIN before you pay, against the REC-006420 list as well, and ask Cadillac about REC-006650 for a Vistiq. Ask for proof of any recall work already done.
Shopping new? Ask the dealer whether the car you're being offered is on the list and, if so, whether the work has been done before delivery. To compare the range, start with the Lyriq Sport, the Vistiq Platinum or the Optiq, see everything on our Cadillac brand page, or line cars up on the compare page. More recall stories are on our recalls page.
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Disclaimer: Recall details are from notice REC-006762 on the federal Vehicle Recalls register (vehiclerecalls.gov.au), originally published 9 November 2026 and last updated 12 November 2026, and its attached VIN list, both read on 15 November 2026. The responsible regulator named on the notice is the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. The US campaign is described from NHTSA's public record for context only. Prices are manufacturer RRPs from the CarSorted directory, before on-road costs. Confirm your own vehicle by VIN against the notice, or with Cadillac on 1800 223 455. Read our methodology for how we source recall data.
