This page covers 2 recalls, 167 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Cadillac SRX.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2016 Cadillac SRX centers on exterior lighting, specifically headlight performance. Owners widely report that low-beam headlights produce inadequate illumination at night, making it difficult to see the road ahead. Many describe the beams as too dim for safe driving, and some report that replacing the factory bulbs, including swapping to LED replacements, did not resolve the problem. Several owners say dealers recommended replacing the headlight assemblies entirely. The second most-reported area is suspension, where owners describe steering wheel vibration and handling instability at highway speeds. A smaller cluster of electrical complaints involves warning lights activating intermittently, including brake and check engine indicators, sometimes accompanied by the vehicle entering a reduced-power state that limits forward movement.
167
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
8
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Cadillac SRX has two recalls, both rated at the same high severity level: a driver-side airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, and a rear suspension link that can loosen and separate, causing sudden loss of vehicle control.
On the safety equipment side, the driver's frontal airbag inflator may crack apart when the airbag fires, turning fragments of the inflator housing into projectiles that can strike the driver or passengers. On the suspension side, a rear toe link adjuster that was not properly tightened at the factory can work loose over time and eventually break free from the suspension, which can cause the rear of the vehicle to shift direction unpredictably.
At a glance
What can fail
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture when the air bag deploys, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, potentially leaving the toe link loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
