2011 Cadillac SRX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2011 Cadillac SRX, and owners have filed 446 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2011 Cadillac SRX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear Do not drive
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.
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…
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Suspension: rear
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…
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…
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Power adjust (seats)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014.…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection. these vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is…
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Air bags: side/window
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 208, "occupant crash protection." the airbags are programmed to turn off the right side roof-rail AIRBAG if the passenger sensing system determines that the right…
Remedy: GM dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 17, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at…
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Electrical heating element (visibility)
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac srx, chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles. The driver and /or front passenger safety belt buckle anchor may fracture and separate near the seat attachment in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will modify the passenger and/or the driver safety belt buckles as necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 18, 2011. Owners may…
446 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Cadillac SRX have filed 446 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 21 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,264 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 73 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I received a flyer that my Cadillac was included in the urgent Rear Toe Link Safety Recall, so I took it to the local Cadillac dealership in Ridgeland, MS. My 2011 Cadillac SRX had the same warnings o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and any”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 26, 2026 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Cadillac SRX (SRX 2WD, SRX AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–18 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.8/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Cadillac SRX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac SRX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Cadillac SRX | 7 | 216 |
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 122 |
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 68 |
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 1 | 52 |
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 47 |
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 27 |
| 2010 Cadillac SRX | 6 | 474 |
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 7 | 446 |
| 2012 Cadillac SRX | 3 | 416 |
| 2013 Cadillac SRX | 5 | 393 |
| 2014 Cadillac SRX | 2 | 390 |
| 2015 Cadillac SRX | 4 | 442 |
| 2016 Cadillac SRX | 2 | 168 |
| 2019 Cadillac SRX | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2011 Cadillac SRX
How do I know if my 2011 Cadillac SRX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2011 Cadillac SRX; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V623000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
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- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
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- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
- STS430 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.