Cadillac SRX recalls and safety
24 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2016 · 3,262 owner complaints
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The Cadillac SRX has 24 recalls covering 2.40 million vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (8). The 2016 Cadillac SRX earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 55 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; exterior lighting is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
24
Most for 2011: 8
Units affected
2.40M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
55
-41.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
15 rated versions, model years 2008 to 2016
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SUV · AWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2016 | SUV · FWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · FWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.4% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac SRX, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
55 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Exterior lighting1,562
- Electrical system375
- Suspension258
- Unknown or other258
- Power train249
- Engine185
- Service brakes172
- Complaints
- 3,262
- Crashes reported
- 164
- Fires reported
- 31
- People injured
- 182
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac SRX by component
- Power train4 · 353K units
- Air bags3 · 139K units
- Seats3 · 424K units
- Suspension3 · 694K units
- Electrical system2 · 581K units
- Steering2 · 45K units
- Wheels2 · 22K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 547 units
Cadillac SRX recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Cadillac SRX recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2016 Cadillac SRX. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Cadillac SRX have?
24 recalls cover the Cadillac SRX, for 2.40 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac SRX?
Exterior lighting: named in 1,562 of the 3,262 safety complaints about the Cadillac SRX, then electrical system (375). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.