2016 Cadillac SRX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Cadillac SRX, and owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 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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Inflator module (air bags)
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.
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.…
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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…
168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Cadillac SRX have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,249 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 43 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve. Heat from the bulbs basically melt”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“Vehicle Body Exterior Paint Coating Peeling I am reporting widespread paint delamination/clear coat failure on my 2016 Cadillac SRX. The paint began peeling and flaking across multiple panels includin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2026 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Cadillac SRX (SRX AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 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 2016 Cadillac SRX
How do I know if my 2016 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 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 21V473000).
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
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- 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.