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2016 Cadillac SRX
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 169
- Received Mar 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night77 complaints · 46% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tires blow out or tread separates6 complaints · 3.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Glass shatters or cracks without impact5 complaints · 3.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #21V473000Do not driveGeneral 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.
- Recall #26V329000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Headlights dim or fail at nightFirst signal: May 2019
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 1 fire, 10 people injured, 3 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 5 |
| Total | 169 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 77 | 46% | 30.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9% |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 6 | 3.5% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 3.0% | – | NHTSA recall #26V329000 |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 1.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #21V473000June 24, 2021380,498 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
suspension: rear
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.
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #26V329000May 21, 20265,014 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Cadillac SRX.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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