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Cadillac SRX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns and 3,262 owner complaints for the Cadillac SRX, covering model years 2004 to 2019. The 2010 model year drew the most complaints (474), and Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 24 recall campaigns on file
  • 3,262 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 14 model years with data (2004–2019)
  • most complaints: 2010 (474 for that model year)
  • top component: Exterior Lighting (1,562 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V329000 (reported May 21, 2026)
  • 164 complaints reporting a crash (5.0%)
  • 31 complaints reporting a fire (1.0%)
  • 130 complaints reporting an injury (4.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a death (0.1%)

Cadillac SRX complaints by model year

14 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2010 model year has the most complaints: 474 of 3,262, or 14.5%. Next come 2011 (446) and 2015 (442). The fewest are for 2019, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac SRX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2019Column chart of 3,262 complaints across 16 model years. The highest is 2010 with 474. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 216 complaints21620042005: 122 complaints12220052006: 68 complaints6820062007: 52 complaints5220072008: 47 complaints4720082009: 27 complaints2720092010: 474 complaints47420102011: 446 complaints44620112012: 416 complaints41620122013: 393 complaints39320132014: 390 complaints39020142015: 442 complaints44220152016: 168 complaints16820162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 1 complaint12019
Show the figures for all 14 model years
Cadillac SRX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac SRX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2004216162140
2005122104110
2006683240
2007523130
2008476140
2009272030
2010474215180
2011446171170
2012416324231
2013393155100
201439016250
2015442123100
201616811181
201910000
All model years3,262164311302

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac SRX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 1,562 complaints (47.9% of all 3,262), followed by Electrical System (375) and Suspension (258).

Components named most often in Cadillac SRX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Cadillac SRX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Exterior Lighting1,56247.9%
Electrical System37511.5%
Suspension2587.9%
Unknown or Other2587.9%
Power Train2497.6%
Engine1855.7%
Service Brakes1725.3%
Steering1294.0%
Structure1223.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1123.4%
Visibility/Wiper1083.3%
Air Bags1043.2%
Vehicle Speed Control1033.2%
Visibility591.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling551.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac SRX recalls

24 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SRX, newest first. The 24 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2016. The 2004 and 2011 model years appear in the most campaigns (7 each).

  • 24 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Cadillac SRX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2004: 7 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 3 campaigns2007: 1 campaign2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: 6 campaigns2011: 7 campaigns2012: 3 campaigns2013: 5 campaigns2014: 2 campaigns2015: 4 campaigns2016: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V329000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2015–2016

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 21V473000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2010–2016

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

    Consequence:
    A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V804000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The front driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket. Drivers' seats with this condition may not be properly attached to the seat track.

    Consequence:
    The front outboard seat bracket may become disengaged during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac). GM's number for this recall is 14863.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V571000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2010–2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

    Consequence:
    Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 14V447000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

    Model years 2010–2012

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

    Consequence:
    If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 14V394000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2004–2006

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

    Consequence:
    If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 14V212000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Model year 2013

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.

    Consequence:
    A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 13V202000

    Reported

    Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Model year 2013

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.

    Consequence:
    If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 13V097000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM); Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2013

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

    Consequence:
    If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 11V595000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model years 2010–2011

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured from October 26, 2008, through June 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, “theft protection.” These vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.

    Consequence:
    The driver may be unable to shift the transmission out of gear, resulting in no motion or the shifter may inaccurately indicate that the transmission is in park when it is not, allowing the vehicle to roll away and cause a possible crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2012. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 11V308000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no 208, "occupant crash protection." The airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail airbag if the passenger sensing system determines that the right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

    Consequence:
    The right rear occupant may not be protected and suffer injuries in certain frontal and side crashes.
    Remedy:
    GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 17, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 11V149000

    Reported

    Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability to adjust the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, and could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2011. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 10V623000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 2011

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver and /or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor may fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a vehicle crash.

    Consequence:
    The safety belt system may not restrain the occupant(s) as designed and could increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will modify the passenger and/or the driver safety belt buckles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 18, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 10V450000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid

    Model year 2010

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with 2.8L gas engines (lau) or 3.0L gas engines (LF1). Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump and increased effort may be required for steering.

    Consequence:
    If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on November 12, 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 10V223000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model year 2010

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010 Cadillac SRX equipped with a 2.8L V6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before June 11, 2010. Owners may contact the Cadillac customer assistance center at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 08V527000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2004

    GM is recalling 17,301 MY 2004 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is parked or parked on a slope, this condition could allow the vehicle to roll increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 07V589000

    Reported

    Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal

    Model years 2005–2007

    On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.com; and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.Saturn.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 06V307000

    Reported

    Wheels › Rim

    Model year 2006

    Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.

    Consequence:
    If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on November 7, 2006. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 06V125000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2005

    Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. The recall began on May 3, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 05V046000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' If one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on March 8, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 05V024000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.

    Consequence:
    A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 04V273000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.

    Consequence:
    If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the XLR and corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The recall will begin on August 25, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  13. NHTSA campaign 04V151000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (ABS) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation brake system for a maximum of 1.25 seconds.

    Consequence:
    This can cause in an increase in braking distance, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the ABS traction control system controller. Owner notification began on May 10, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  14. NHTSA campaign 03V346000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "seating systems." One or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.

    Consequence:
    In some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification began September 19, 2003. Owners should contact GM at 1-800-458-8006.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac SRX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac SRX, covering model years 2004 to 2019. The most recent, 26V329000, was reported on May 21, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2004 and 2011 model years are covered by the most campaigns (7 each).

Which Cadillac SRX model year has the most complaints?

The 2010 model year, with 474 of the 3,262 complaints in NHTSA’s file (14.5%). The next are 2011 (446) and 2015 (442). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac SRX complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 1,562 complaints, or 47.9% of all 3,262. Electrical System (375) and Suspension (258) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac SRX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac SRX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3,262 complaints, 164 report a crash, 31 a fire, 130 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.