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2013 Cadillac SRX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 393
Latest campaign: Jun 24, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	1	Jun 24, 2021	21V473000 14V571000
Power train	2	–	Apr 25, 2014	14V212000 13V097000
Wheels	1	–	May 16, 2013	13V202000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 24, 2021Latest campaign


Jun 24, 202121V473000	Suspension: rear A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 21V473000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V473000 · Jun 24, 2021
Sep 19, 201414V571000	Suspension: rear Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V571000 What's wrong 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. Risk Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V571000 · Sep 19, 2014
Apr 25, 201414V212000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V212000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming. Risk A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132. Campaign NHTSA 14V212000 · Apr 25, 2014
May 16, 201313V202000	Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V202000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen. Risk If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116. Campaign NHTSA 13V202000 · May 16, 2013
Mar 15, 201313V097000	Power train: automatic transmission If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V097000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect. Risk If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546. Campaign NHTSA 13V097000 · Mar 15, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component393

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

393Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

21Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	217	55	2	0	0
Electrical system	52	13	1	3	0
Unknown or other	37	9	0	1	0
Power train	31	8	5	0	1
Vehicle speed control	25	6	0	1	0
Engine	17	4	0	0	0
Suspension	16	4	2	0	3
Service brakes	13	3	3	1	11
Visibility/wiper	13	3	0	0	0
Structure	9	2	2	0	2
Seats	9	2	1	4	4
Steering	8	2	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	8	2	0	0	0
Air bags	5	1	4	0	4
Visibility	5	1	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“Valentine day a car side swiped me on the 91 freeway my car went out of control but I was able to get control of the vehicle driver side got banged up from the back bumper all the way to the driver side front fender.”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745817
Exterior lighting
“The exterior lighting does not light up as warranted. It is impossible to see at night due to the lack of lighting from the headlights.”
Filed 05/22/2026 · ODI 11739637
Service brakes
“I was driving and had to hard brake as to not hit a young driver who wasn't paying attention to his driving. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. There were no warning lights on.”
Filed 01/24/2026 · ODI 11713063

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2013 Cadillac SRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Cadillac SRX. The most recent, 21V473000 (reported June 24, 2021), concerns suspension. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Cadillac SRX recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 217 complaints out of 393 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Cadillac SRX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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