NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
393 reports3 miles · Nov 24, 2017
Exterior Lighting
IN MANY WEBSITES, PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THAT CADILLACS SRX IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT BECAUSE THEY HAVE A VERY POOR HEADLIGHT LIGHTING. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM; THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD. I JUST SPENT $70.00 REPLACING THE BULBS FOR BRIGHTER BULBS, AND IT DID NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR IS RUNNING ON DAYL…
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IN MANY WEBSITES, PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THAT CADILLACS SRX IS A SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT BECAUSE THEY HAVE A VERY POOR HEADLIGHT LIGHTING. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM; THE DRIVER CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD. I JUST SPENT $70.00 REPLACING THE BULBS FOR BRIGHTER BULBS, AND IT DID NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR IS RUNNING ON DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS ISSUE IS A SAFETY CONCERN. PLEASE REVIEW HOW MANY TIMES PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS ISSUE ON THIS WEBSITE; HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/CADILLAC/SRX/2010/
NHTSA ODI #11048306
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or Other
CAN NOT SEE WITH LOW BEAMS AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE SCREEN FREEZES ON THE "CUE" DISPLAY
NHTSA ODI #11047313
30,000 miles · Nov 14, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
CADILLAC CUE TOUCHSCREEN IS INOPERABLE. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CUE. THE TOUCHSCREEN IS NON-RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH INTERFACE FOR VARIOUS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. SUCH AS DEFOGGING OR…
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CADILLAC CUE TOUCHSCREEN IS INOPERABLE. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CUE. THE TOUCHSCREEN IS NON-RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH INTERFACE FOR VARIOUS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. SUCH AS DEFOGGING OR DEFROSTING THE WINDSHIELD. SYSTEMS SUCH AS NAVIGATION, INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROL, MEDIA CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH CONTROLS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC CONTROLS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS OUT OF THEIR CONTROL. I DO NOT WANT TO PAY $2500 (CADILLAC QUOTE) TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE ITEM FOR THE YEAR MODEL.
NHTSA ODI #11046140
57,000 miles · Nov 14, 2017
Exterior Lighting
IN 2016 THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO DIM. THE BEAMS BECAME SO BAD IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE HEADLAMP HOUSING BUBBLED CAUSING IT TO OBSTRUCT THE BEAM. IN OUR CASE IT WAS LIKE AN UPPER EYELID CLOSING OVER THE EYE. THE HEADLAMPS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #11046129
50,000 miles · Nov 14, 2017
Exterior Lighting
A DIM HEADLIGHT ISSUE EXISTS WITH THE SRX. A CADILLAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME PART OF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LENS AND AN OVAL PART OF THE LENS GETS CLOUDED AND DOESN'T PROJECT LIGHT CORRECTLY. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM I HAVE TO USE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN POSSIBLE TO SEE. USING THE HIGH BEAMS CAN IMPAIR THE VISION OF ONCOMING TRAF…
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A DIM HEADLIGHT ISSUE EXISTS WITH THE SRX. A CADILLAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME PART OF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LENS AND AN OVAL PART OF THE LENS GETS CLOUDED AND DOESN'T PROJECT LIGHT CORRECTLY. THE LIGHTS ARE SO DIM I HAVE TO USE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN POSSIBLE TO SEE. USING THE HIGH BEAMS CAN IMPAIR THE VISION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, SO I HAVE TO USE THEM CAUTIOUSLY. THIS HEADLIGHT PROBLEM IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE SINCE 2011 AND GM HAS NOT INFORMED THE OWNERS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND TO REQUEST HELP IN GETTING THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF $1600 TO FIX THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR TO THE CONSUMERS. GM SHOULD BE CONCERNED THAT THIS DEFECT INCREASES THE CHANCE OF AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THESE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS, I AM REQUESTING INTERVENTION AND ASSISTANCE FOR ME AND OTHER OWNERS OF THE SRX TO GET OUR VEHICLES REPAIRED EITHER FREE OF CHARGE OR AT A REASONABLE PRICE. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOUR AGENCY SOON.
NHTSA ODI #11046049
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2017
Exterior Lighting
OUR LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE DIM. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2015, THEN LEFT THE AREA. WE TOOK IT IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE THREE MONTHS LATER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THEM. WE WERE UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR 50,000 MILES. WE WERE TOLD THAT'S JUST THE WAY THEY ARE. WE TOOK IT IN TO OTHER DEALERSHIPS AS WE TRAVELED AND WERE TOLD TH…
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OUR LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE DIM. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN MAY 2015, THEN LEFT THE AREA. WE TOOK IT IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE THREE MONTHS LATER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THEM. WE WERE UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR 50,000 MILES. WE WERE TOLD THAT'S JUST THE WAY THEY ARE. WE TOOK IT IN TO OTHER DEALERSHIPS AS WE TRAVELED AND WERE TOLD THE SAME THING. AFTER 9 DIFFERENT TIMES OVER 2 1/2 YEARS, WE FINALLY INSISTED THEY BE CHECKED, AFTER OUR WARRANTY HAD RECENTLY EXPIRED. THEN THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAULT WITH THE LAMPS AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1,100. WE CONTACTED GM WITH OUR COMPLAINT. THE BEST THEY WILL DO IS INSTALL THEM FOR FREE, BUT WE HAVE TO PAY OVER $800 FOR NEW LAMPS. WE HAVE SINCE LEARNED THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT STARTING BECAUSE THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR MANY. WE LITERALLY CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT OR BEFORE DAYLIGHT WITHOUT USING OUR HIGH BEAMS. WE NOW WILL REPLACE THEM OURSELVES WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS BUT THAT'S NOT A GUARANTEE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. WE SAW A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON YOUR WEBSITE. WHAT MAKES US ANGRY IS THAT WE WERE LITERALLY BLOWN OFF WITH OUR COMPLAINT 9 TIMES AT VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS (ATTACHMENT HAS ALL THESE DOCUMENTED) BEFORE A DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD JUST DIAGNOSED THIS PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER CUSTOMER AFTER SHE INSISTED THE SERVICE ADVISOR DRIVE IT HOME ONE NIGHT. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND A DEFECT. WE ASSURE YOU, CADILLAC IS AWARE OF IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF US DRIVING UNSAFELY. WE TRY TO AVOID DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DUSK BUT THAT'S NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE.
NHTSA ODI #11045200
50,000 miles · Oct 26, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE ELECTRIC SEATS AND GPS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KING O'ROURKE GMC BUICK, CADILLAC IN SMITHTOWN, NY, 631-724-4700) WHERE THE FAILURES WERE REPAIR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE ELECTRIC SEATS AND GPS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KING O'ROURKE GMC BUICK, CADILLAC IN SMITHTOWN, NY, 631-724-4700) WHERE THE FAILURES WERE REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER LIFTGATE DID NOT WORK. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. .*BF CONSUMER STATED WATER DAMAGE IN CAR DUE TO FAILED SUNROOF DRAINS. FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER CARPET AND WATER IN TRUNK. UPDATED 8/6/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11040008
49,000 miles · Oct 20, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN DIM FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT HAVE BECOME DIMMER OVER THE PAST MONTHS. IT IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT ON A WELL LIT STREET AND JUST ABOUT IMPOSSIBLE ON A DARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS WILL LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. I FEEL THE NEED TO DRIVE …
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THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN DIM FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT HAVE BECOME DIMMER OVER THE PAST MONTHS. IT IS HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT ON A WELL LIT STREET AND JUST ABOUT IMPOSSIBLE ON A DARK NEIGHBORHOOD STREET. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS WILL LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. I FEEL THE NEED TO DRIVE WITH THE BRIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11034796
80,000 miles · Oct 17, 2017
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NOVEMBER OF 2016 AND DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. TWO VEHICLES HAVE ALMOST HIT ME DUE TO THE LAG IN ACCERLATION. I'VE SPOKEN WITH MY DEALERSHIP SEVERAL OF TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY DO NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY SUV AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED BUT I…
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WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR IN NOVEMBER OF 2016 AND DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. TWO VEHICLES HAVE ALMOST HIT ME DUE TO THE LAG IN ACCERLATION. I'VE SPOKEN WITH MY DEALERSHIP SEVERAL OF TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY DO NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON MY SUV AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS STATING IT WAS FIXED PROPERLY. I CURRENTLY GO THROUGH 13 MILES PER GALLON WHICH IS NOT NORMAL.
NHTSA ODI #11034201
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
THE COMPUTER ON THE DASH THAT CONTROLLS THE BACK UP CAM RADIO ETC. HAS BEEN REPLACED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BEGAN CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CADILLAC WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THE PART WILL NOT FAIL A 3RD TIME. TOLD MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11031539
Official recalls
5Jun 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.
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.
Apr 25, 2014
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 & remedy
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.
May 16, 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 & remedy
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.
Mar 15, 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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System:software
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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