IllustrationTHE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE LOW OUTPUT AND THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE PROBLEM IS AMPLIFIED IN WET CONDITIONS. ON ROADS WITH NO STREET LIGHTS IT IS HARD TO SEE PAINTED LINES. ON COMING DRIVERS HAVE FLASHED THEIR HEADLIGHTS AT ME INDICATING THEY DO NOT THINK I HAVE MY LIGHTS ON PROPERLY. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.
2015 Cadillac Srx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Srx years
Owner complaints for the 2015 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
290–25K
8125–50K
9850–75K
3175–100K
7100–150K
2150K+
248 reports with mileage · 194 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 302 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports3 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
442 reportsRECENTLY NOTICED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, LOW BEAM LIGHTING IS VIRTUALLY NONEXISTENT MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN DARKNESS. A LETTER DATED 2/28/20 REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE WAS RECEIVED BUT ONLY GAVE UNTIL 5/28/20 TO FILE A CLAIM. I HADN'T NOTICED ANY ISSUES AT THAT TIME AND, DUE TO COVID-19, WASN'T DRIVING ENOU…
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RECENTLY NOTICED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, LOW BEAM LIGHTING IS VIRTUALLY NONEXISTENT MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN DARKNESS. A LETTER DATED 2/28/20 REGARDING THIS EXACT ISSUE WAS RECEIVED BUT ONLY GAVE UNTIL 5/28/20 TO FILE A CLAIM. I HADN'T NOTICED ANY ISSUES AT THAT TIME AND, DUE TO COVID-19, WASN'T DRIVING ENOUGH, AND CERTAINLY AT NIGHT, TO NOTICE THIS ISSUE UNTIL RECENTLY. SO, NOW THERE IS NO RECOURSE WITH GM. CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY AND GOT THE "TOUGH LUCK" MESSAGE BACK - "YOU MISSED THE DEADLINE". THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AS A SAFETY RECALL, NOT A LEGAL CLAIM LIMITED TO A 90-DAY WINDOW DURING A LOCKDOWN. PATHETIC REFLECTION ON GM.
THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE VERY DEM AT NIGHT IT IS AS IF THEY ARE NOT EVEN ON.
ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTS, GENERAL MOTORS WON'T RECALL THE FAULTY CADILLAC CUE SCREENS, NOR HAS IT OFFERED CUSTOMERS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. THE LAWSUIT ALLEGES SOME OWNERS HAVE PAID UPWARDS OF $1,500 TO FIX THE ISSUE, SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN THEIR VEHICLES WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
RECEIVED A LETTER THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WE HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENT ON THE REPAIR AND THEN WE WILL RECEIVE A REFUND. THE LIGHTS ARE DIM AND OBSTRUCT OUR VIEW AT NIGHT, IF THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM, WHY AREN'T THEY OFFICIALLY RECALLING THE LIGHTS AND REPLACING WITHOUT ANY COST TO THE CONSUMER.
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SO DIM THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT.
USING THE CAR FOR NIGHT DRIVING WAS THE FIRST TIME FOR ME IN MY RECENTLY PURCHASED, USED 2015 CADILLAC SRX AND AS I WAS COMING TO A RIGHT TURN LANE IN AN INTERSECTION WITH SIMILAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC PATTERN AND CARS FLASHING BRIGHTS, I DIMMED MY LIGHTS. I DID NOT SEE THE MAN RIDING A BICYCLE WITH HIS FLASHING BICYCLE LIGHTS, NOR H…
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USING THE CAR FOR NIGHT DRIVING WAS THE FIRST TIME FOR ME IN MY RECENTLY PURCHASED, USED 2015 CADILLAC SRX AND AS I WAS COMING TO A RIGHT TURN LANE IN AN INTERSECTION WITH SIMILAR ONCOMING TRAFFIC PATTERN AND CARS FLASHING BRIGHTS, I DIMMED MY LIGHTS. I DID NOT SEE THE MAN RIDING A BICYCLE WITH HIS FLASHING BICYCLE LIGHTS, NOR HIS FLORESCENT WEAR STRIPS WITHIN A SAFE ENOUGH DISTANCE TO AVOID HIM WHEN HE DECIDED TO CROSS. FORTUNATELY, MY PASSENGER SCREAMED JUST IN TIME FOR ME AND HE ABANDONED HIS ATTEMPT AND DECIDED TO BAIL INTO A CULVERT DITCH, I DID NOT HIT HIM. I STOPPED AND HIS JEANS WERE JUST TORN AND HE SAID HE WAS OKAY, BUT, I WILL NOT PUT THOSE DIMS ON AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE ILLUMINATION FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CADILLAC OF LAKE LANIER (2355 BROWNS BRIDGE RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE ILLUMINATION FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CADILLAC OF LAKE LANIER (2355 BROWNS BRIDGE RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHILE TRAVELING ON 295 S IN RI .. I FELT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BLOW-OUT OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SWAYING ALL OVER THE ROAD LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKLY I WENT OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASSY AREA BUT WAS HEADING TOWARD TREES, I MANAGED TO TURN SLIGHTLY TO ONLY SIDE SWIPE ALL THE TREES BEFORE COMI…
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WHILE TRAVELING ON 295 S IN RI .. I FELT WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BLOW-OUT OF MY RIGHT REAR TIRE. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SWAYING ALL OVER THE ROAD LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKLY I WENT OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASSY AREA BUT WAS HEADING TOWARD TREES, I MANAGED TO TURN SLIGHTLY TO ONLY SIDE SWIPE ALL THE TREES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. ALL THE AIR BAGS SIDE CURTAINS DEPLOYED. WHEN FIRST RESPONDERS ARRIVED ON THE SCENE LET GOT ME OUT OF THE CAR. EXPLAINING ABOUT THE BLOW-OUT THEY EXAMINED THE TIRE TO FIND NO FLAT... THEY TOWED THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC CALLED IN THE MORNING TO REPORT THE ISSUE WAS THE SUSPENSION.... HE STATED THE INNER TIRE ROD END WAS NOT TOUQED PROPERLY. MY 2015 SRX WAS TOTALED.
2015 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEADLIGHTS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER IS CHARGING FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS ON A SAFETY RECALL. *JS
Official recalls
426V329000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
May 21, 2026
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 & remedy
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.
21V473000 · 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.
14V804000 · Seats
Dec 19, 2014
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 & remedy
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.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.