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All cars · Cadillac SRX · 2015

2015 Cadillac SRX. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index110100 = average car
Complaints74NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold68,850U.S. model year
Per 100K sold107complaints
Complaint rank#6 of 9among the 9 scored Cadillac SRX model years (2004–2016); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

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

SystemShare of complaints
Lights62%
Transmission & drivetrain11%
Electrical9%
Engine4%
Wipers & visibility4%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
7411101

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

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedRear toe link adjuster separation20202021

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

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Cadillac SRX SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Cadillac SRX SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD16 / 23 / 18Regular$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.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical8444K
Brakes & ABS7330K
Timing chain & engine5262K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x42237K
Transmission & shifter4219K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors6211K
Steering & suspension5142K
Windows, doors & mirrors4113K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012724657,485Body structure
2013795656,776Speed control
2014563453,578Lights
20151107468,850Lights
20161523422,295Lights

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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