Model year record

2012 Cadillac SRX

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 539 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V473000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
380,498
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-24
Owners notified
2021-10-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V571000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
290,241
Reported to NHTSA
2014-09-19
Owners notified
2014-11-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V447000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
414,333
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-23
Owners notified
2014-12-26

Defect description

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 passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Safety risk

If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting21775,000 mi
Service brakes4476,000 mi
Suspension4190,000 mi
Electrical system3360,000 mi
Unknown or other3068,222 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1976,000 mi
Air bags1830,000 mi
Steering1758,000 mi
Engine1531,850 mi
Vehicle speed control1417,792 mi
Structure: body1260,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1260,000 mi
Power train953,174 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)890,000 mi
Seat belts654,000 mi
Structure6110,000 mi
Wheels690,571 mi
Seats574,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system315,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2110,000 mi
Tires284,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system150,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1
Electrical system: body control module/BCM1100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition14,000 mi
Equipment184,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)178 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs1112,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights150,000 mi
Interior lighting135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1118,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)121,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1123,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1500 mi
Structure: body: door115,021 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate12,500 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2011 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.