Cadillac SRX Recalls

The Cadillac SRX has 31 recalls spanning the 2004–2016 production run, with the most serious being a driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment on 2015–2016 models, sending metal fragments into the cabin and posing a risk of serious injury or death.

The 2015 model year also has a front driver's seat that can separate from its track bracket in a rear collision, allowing the seat to move in a way that raises injury risk for both the driver and rear passengers.

Rear suspension issues appear across multiple years. On 2010–2016 models, the rear toe link adjuster can work loose and eventually separate, causing the rear wheel to pivot inboard or outboard and destabilizing the vehicle. This is a recurring problem: separate filings cover 2010-only vehicles where a prior service repair may not have been properly completed, and an earlier 2005 model year issue where a toe link weld failure could allow a rear wheel to swing freely.

The 2013 model year has two notable issues: wheel lug nuts that can loosen, break the wheel studs, and allow a wheel to separate from the vehicle, and a transmission control module calibration on 3.6L engines that can introduce a three-to-four second lag in acceleration. The 2011 model year has seatbelt buckle anchors that can fracture in a crash, leaving front occupants unrestrained, and a passenger sensing system that can shut off the right-side roof-rail airbag when the front seat appears unoccupied, leaving rear passengers without protection in certain crashes.

The 2010 model year carries a cluster of concerns. A damaged power steering pressure line can leak fluid onto hot engine components and start an engine fire. A transmission shift cable that was not properly secured can separate, preventing gear changes or falsely showing Park when the vehicle is still in gear and free to roll. On 2010 models equipped with the 2.8L V6, using regular fuel instead of required premium under aggressive driving can trigger pre-ignition, and if driving continues after that onset knock, a connecting rod or piston can break and disable the engine.

Going further back, 2004 models have an automatic transmission shifter that can be moved out of Park without pressing the brake pedal or even with the ignition off, allowing the vehicle to roll on a slope. An anti-lock brake system issue on 2004 all-wheel-drive models can temporarily cut brake response for up to 1.25 seconds, extending stopping distance. The 2004 model year also has front seat anchor tabs that may not be engaged in the floor pan, allowing the seat to pivot rearward in a crash, and an accelerator pedal assembly that may not return to idle quickly enough in very cold temperatures. The 2005 model year has a differential seal that can leak and eventually damage drivetrain bearings. The 2006 model has a compliance label with an incomplete tire rim designation.