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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2225–50K
1650–75K
1075–100K
4100–150K
0150K+
65 reports with mileage · 103 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 98 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
168 reports
70,000 miles · Oct 22, 2021
Exterior Lighting
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the contact switched from the hi-beam headlights to the low-beam headlights and was unable to clearly see the roadway because of how dim the headlights were. The contact continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not…
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The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the contact switched from the hi-beam headlights to the low-beam headlights and was unable to clearly see the roadway because of how dim the headlights were. The contact continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #11437812
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2021
Exterior Lighting
headlamps are very dim unable to see clearly at night and when raining
NHTSA ODI #11434918
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
On Sept 26 2021 I was driving my car when I noticed it began jumpy and would hesitate at high speeds then when coming to a stop. After coming to a stop my car seemed it was stalling out while sitting at the stop light. Proceeded to go and my car didn't want to go into 1st-3rd gears. I just got this car 5 months ago It is very c…
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On Sept 26 2021 I was driving my car when I noticed it began jumpy and would hesitate at high speeds then when coming to a stop. After coming to a stop my car seemed it was stalling out while sitting at the stop light. Proceeded to go and my car didn't want to go into 1st-3rd gears. I just got this car 5 months ago It is very concerning when I need to make a sudden acceleration and cannot. I am highly concerned my car has a recall that never was issued to fix this dangerous problem.
NHTSA ODI #11434716
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2021
Suspension
2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN SUSPENSION TOE LINK. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CROSSOVER SIDEWAYS INTO THE MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TOWING AND REPAIRS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURE…
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2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN SUSPENSION TOE LINK. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CROSSOVER SIDEWAYS INTO THE MEDIAN. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE TOWING AND REPAIRS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
NHTSA ODI #11434021
39,000 miles · Sep 13, 2021
Suspension
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, she heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found however, the failure persisted. The contact receiv…
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The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, she heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found however, the failure persisted. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
NHTSA ODI #11432786
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2021
Unknown Or Other
My vehicle is only 5 years old and the Cadillac Cue Screen has failed. After reading online that it has almost 100% failure rate, it is not part a recall. It is not just the SRX, it is all models of Cadillac and yet GM has done nothing to solve the issue with the replacement screens. After two failed lawsuits against GM, why is …
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My vehicle is only 5 years old and the Cadillac Cue Screen has failed. After reading online that it has almost 100% failure rate, it is not part a recall. It is not just the SRX, it is all models of Cadillac and yet GM has done nothing to solve the issue with the replacement screens. After two failed lawsuits against GM, why is the government not stepping in and protecting the consumer for this failed part. $1500.00 for a replacement with only a two year warranty, says that they anticipate it to fail again.
NHTSA ODI #11432768
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2021
Suspension
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and another dealer Bill Luke Chr…
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The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and another dealer Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM (2425 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015) were made aware of the recall on separate occasions but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
NHTSA ODI #11432725
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2021
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are very dim and I cannot see at night. Cadillac refused to provide financial assistance.
NHTSA ODI #11432723
48,000 miles · Aug 26, 2021
Exterior Lighting
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate while using the low-beam headlamps. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response.…
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The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate while using the low-beam headlamps. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
NHTSA ODI #11430624
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2021
Suspension
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the c…
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The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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.
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.
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
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