IllustrationTHIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'VE ISSUED THIS FORM. THE HEADLAMPS ON MY 2014 CADILLAC SRX (AND ABOUT 300,000 OTHERS) SETTING IS SUCH THAT THE HEADLAMPS' LOW BEAMS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING OR MANUFACTURING AND SHOULD UNDERGO A RECALL SERVICE BY CADILLAC.
2014 Cadillac Srx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Srx years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Srx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 192.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
6525–50K
6850–75K
4375–100K
25100–150K
1150K+
230 reports with mileage · 160 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 266 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility/wiper. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
16 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
390 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE USED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CREST CADILLAC (6280 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HI-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE USED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CREST CADILLAC (6280 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO STATED THAT A LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN REGARDS TO THE HEADLIGHT HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. DUE TO THE NON-RESPONSE, THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ON THIS CAR THAT YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING THE ROAD AFTER DARK. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THOUGHT I HAD THE PARKING LIGHTS ON. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN SEE ON A DARK ROAD IS TO USE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WHICH ONLY BLINDS THE ONCOMING DRIVERS. THESE LIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS ON CITY STREETS AND TWO LANE ROADS AS YOU…
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THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM ON THIS CAR THAT YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING THE ROAD AFTER DARK. OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THOUGHT I HAD THE PARKING LIGHTS ON. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN SEE ON A DARK ROAD IS TO USE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WHICH ONLY BLINDS THE ONCOMING DRIVERS. THESE LIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS ON CITY STREETS AND TWO LANE ROADS AS YOU CAN'T SEE THE ROAD OR THE SIDES OF THE ROAD . I CAN NOT AFFORD THE $2000 OR MORE THAT IT COSTS TO GET THIS FIXED AS IT CAST OTHERS. THIS A PART DEFECT AND GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING FAULTY EQUIPMENT BEFORE CAUSES INJURY OR DEATH.
HEAD LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM FORCING OWNER TO USE HIGH BEAMS ON A SEMI REGULAR BASIS
MOISTURE ENTERING THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY ON MY 2014 CADILLAC SRX CAUSES THE LOW BEAM TO BECOME FOGGY AND UNABLE TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY AT DARK HOURS OR IN THE RAIN WHICH IN TURN RAISES A SAFETY ISSUE
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GETTING MORE DIM CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES AT NIGHT FORCING ME TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO MUCH AND GM TRIED TO FORCE OWNERS TO PAY TO FIX $1700 ESTIMATE OUT POCKET WITH THE HOPE & PRAYER THEY WOULD REIMBURSE THROUGH A THIRD PARTY THAT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AS DOCUMENTED ON:: HTTPS://GMAUTHORITY.COM/BLOG/2020/0…
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THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GETTING MORE DIM CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES AT NIGHT FORCING ME TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS TO MUCH AND GM TRIED TO FORCE OWNERS TO PAY TO FIX $1700 ESTIMATE OUT POCKET WITH THE HOPE & PRAYER THEY WOULD REIMBURSE THROUGH A THIRD PARTY THAT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE AS DOCUMENTED ON:: HTTPS://GMAUTHORITY.COM/BLOG/2020/03/2010-2015-CADILLAC-SRX-OWNERS-STILL-BATTLING-WITH-HEADLIGHT-PROBLEMS/COMMENT-PAGE-5/#COMMENT-1001328 AND HTTPS://CADILLACSOCIETY.COM/2020/03/10/OWNERS-CONTINUE-TO-STRUGGLE-WITH-CADILLAC-SRX-HEADLIGHTS/ I HAD MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT THAT SHOWS MY CAR COULD CAUSE INJURY BASED ON MAKING MISTAKES FOR LACK OF VISIBILITY. THIS IS A DEATH WAITING TO HAPPEN AND GM IS BARELY GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT IGNORING IT BUT BLOWING IT OFF IN MANY WAYS SUPPRESSING IT IN MANY WAYS . THE OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND SUSPENSION ARE SCARY WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISES AND I THINK MORE SCARY WHEN YOU ASK FOR AN ESTIMATE WHICH I WILL PUT OFF DECIDING TO TAKE A CHANCE WITH AN AREA OF THE CAR THAT CAN TRULY CAUSE DEATH IF THE PAST MEANS ANYTHING. I AM GOING TO MENTION THE PROBLEM WITH THE DEFECTIVE QUE SYSTEM THAT THEY ARE CLEARLY TRYING TO DENY BUT DID PAY 90% OF MY $1000 REPAIR WITHOUT TAKING BLAME AND OF COURSE THIS IS NOT A REAL SAFETY CONCERN BUT WORTH DESCRIBING BECAUSE IT SHOWS A CLEAR PATTERN OF SUPPRESSION AND AVOIDANCE TO RECALL A CLEARLY DEFECTIVE PART OF A VEHICLE . THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION.
MOSTLY DURING DECELERATIONS AT LOW SPEEDS, AS IS THE CASE FOR US UPON ENTERING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, WE EXPERIENCE HARD SHIFTS OR A "BUCK". THERE ARE OCCASIONS WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN WHEN ATTEMPTING A QUICK ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR LOW SPEED IN CITY TRAFFIC.
I PURCHASED A 2014 CADILLAC SRX AND THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING.WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER WITH IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS CHECKED BEFORE WE LEFT WITH OUT.WE RESEARCHED ON LINE AND DISCOVERED A DEFECTIVE LIGHT DESIGN WAS THE PROBLEM.WE CAN NOT EVER DRIVE OUR CAR AT NIGHT .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS WERE DIM AND PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A REPLACEMENT WAS OFFERED UNDER A CLASS ACTIO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS WERE DIM AND PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A REPLACEMENT WAS OFFERED UNDER A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT HOWEVER, THE TIME WAS EXPIRED. THERE WAS NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DEM ALMOST IN A ACCIDENT HAVE TO USE BRIGHT LIGHTS AT NIGHT
Official recalls
221V473000 · Suspension:rear
Jun 24, 2021
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 & remedy
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.
14V571000 · Suspension:rear
Sep 19, 2014
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 & remedy
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 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE20019 · Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
Opened Nov 6, 2020 · Closed Dec 23, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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Suspension
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.