Recall for million-dollar Rolls-Royce cars in Australia over brake fault

A recall has been issued for some Rolls-Royce Spectre electric cars in Australia due to a brake defect that has the potential to cause an accident.

The Department of Transport says signal interference may occur within the electronics of the braking system in the luxury coupes, which have a price tag of more than $1 million.

If this happens, the driver may have to press down harder on the pedal force for braking, and the anti-lock braking system and dynamic stability control will not be available.

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The department warns the manufacturing fault could increase the risk of an accident.

"The vehicle remains controllable; however, a higher pedal force may be required for braking and in certain conditions, braking distance may be extended," the recall reads.

"A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and other road users."

Drivers will be alerted by the brake warning light in the instrument cluster and a message will appear on the central display.

The recall affects 23 Spectre cars which have the model number RR25, from 2023 to 2024, and all variants.

Impacted owners should follow the instructions provided and promptly contact their nearest Rolls-Royce dealer.

When parts become available, the car manufacturer will contact owners of affected vehicles to have the integrated brake unit replaced, free of charge.