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2014 Cadillac SRX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 390
Latest campaign: Jun 24, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	1	Jun 24, 2021	21V473000 14V571000

Safety recalls2

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

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

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).

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Owner complaints by component390

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390Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

7Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	266	68	8	0	0
Electrical system	39	10	1	1	0
Unknown or other	29	7	0	0	1
Visibility/wiper	25	6	0	0	0
Power train	21	5	2	0	0
Suspension	19	5	4	0	2
Service brakes	12	3	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	2	1	0	2
Steering	5	1	1	0	0
Seats	5	1	0	1	1
Engine	5	1	0	1	0
Structure	5	1	1	0	2
Air bags	4	1	1	0	3
Wheels	4	1	3	0	2
Visibility	2	1	0	0	0

8 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

Power train
“I have taken my car to 3 different dealerships. Plus a transmission shop due to the vehicle do a jerk after it get hot sometimes. I was told the codes that were given to me that I needed a new transmission.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764715
Exterior lighting
“I have a 2014 Cadillac SRX that has a hazardous headlights issue. At night there is no visibility for other drivers to see me. I’m not the only SRX customer either this issue.”
Filed 07/25/2026 · ODI 11752852
Power train
“Transmission is slipping/jerking when stopping and then when accelerating again. Multiple other owners have reported this same issue.”
Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752533

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2014 Cadillac SRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 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 2014 Cadillac SRX recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Cadillac SRX?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 266 complaints out of 390 filed with NHTSA (68%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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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