Model year record

2016 Cadillac SRX

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 226 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V329000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,014
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-21
Owners notified
2027-08-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting9654,000 mi
Unknown or other2341,526 mi
Suspension1732,000 mi
Electrical system1535,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1390,000 mi
Air bags722,000 mi
Service brakes747,000 mi
Visibility/wiper730,000 mi
Engine411,200 mi
Power train4581 mi
Steering441,526 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)311,200 mi
Seat belts322,000 mi
Structure: body360,000 mi
Tires3
Wheels355,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2
Fuel/propulsion system260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control232,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system1
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seats1
Structure121,000 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 2015 model has about a third as many 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.