All cars · Cadillac SRX · 2015
2015 Cadillac SRX. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 29,500 and 53,000 miles. Median 44,000, from 61 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Lights | 62% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Electrical | 9% |
| Engine | 4% |
| Wipers & visibility | 4% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
26V329000 May 2026 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. 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 beca
21V473000 Jun 2021 Suspension / Rear
Defect. 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. O
14V804000 Dec 2014 Seats
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The front driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket. Drivers' seats with this condition may not be properly attached to the seat track.
Risk. The front outboard seat bracket may become disengaged during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac). GM's number for this recall is 14863.
14V571000 Sep 2014 Suspension / Rear
Defect. 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 alignm
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Rear toe link adjuster separation | 2020 | 2021 |
Manufacturer communications 1530
Cadillac filed 1530 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- OnStar Module Battery Drain
- Buick/cadillac/ gmc/ chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter
- Tsb contains an owner's notification letter
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2010–2016 Cadillac SRX, 10.8M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 444K |
| Brakes & ABS | 7 | 330K |
| Timing chain & engine | 5 | 262K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 2 | 237K |
| Transmission & shifter | 4 | 219K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 6 | 211K |
| Steering & suspension | 5 | 142K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 4 | 113K |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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