2016 Cadillac SRX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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: 168
Latest campaign: May 21, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	–	May 21, 2026	26V329000
Suspension	1	1	Jun 24, 2021	21V473000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 21, 2026Latest campaign


May 21, 202626V329000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V329000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V329000 · May 21, 2026
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

May 21, 202626V329000

Air bags: frontal driver side

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V329000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V329000 · May 21, 2026

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

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 component168

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168Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

10Injuries reported · 3 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	98	58	2	0	1
Unknown or other	23	14	3	1	4
Suspension	16	10	0	0	0
Electrical system	15	9	0	0	0
Air bags	7	4	5	0	6
Service brakes	6	4	3	0	1
Visibility/wiper	6	4	0	0	0
Power train	5	3	0	0	0
Engine	4	2	1	0	1
Structure	3	2	0	0	0
Steering	3	2	0	0	0
Tires	3	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	2	2	0	2
Wheels	3	2	1	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	2	1	0	1

5 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

Exterior lighting
“low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve.”
Filed 06/05/2026 · ODI 11742396
Structure
“Vehicle Body Exterior Paint Coating Peeling I am reporting widespread paint delamination/clear coat failure on my 2016 Cadillac SRX.”
Filed 05/14/2026 · ODI 11737967
Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the low beam headlights were very dim, causing the contact to drive using the high beam headlights to properly see…”
Filed 04/06/2026 · ODI 11729496

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2016 Cadillac SRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac SRX. The most recent, 26V329000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. 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 is the most common complaint about the 2016 Cadillac SRX?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 98 complaints out of 168 filed with NHTSA (58%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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