Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Cadillac SRX has 7 recalls, 445 complaints.
7
Recalls
445
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
21V473000
SUSPENSION:REAR
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 ...
14V447000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...
14V571000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-20...
11V595000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAI...
11V149000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MO...
11V308000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICL...
10V623000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlight low beam illumination is extremely dangerous for driving at night. Very poor illuminat... |
| May 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There were recalls on this vehicle. I just purchased and trying to get assistance. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I own a 2011 Cadillac SRX and have experienced a serious issue with the headlights. Over time, the h... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I’m sending in this complaint which is a common problem with the Cadillac SRX. The ABS breaks go sof... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Transmission cable and roll away not right gear |
| Feb 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The car is extremely unsafe. The headlights are dim no matter how many times they are replaced. I ha... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Put new brake pads on car still having same problem brakes work fine most of the time. Then every no... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Just randomly if I have to brake the brakes go all the way to the floor. Sometimes have to pump the ... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | This is the 3rd time this happens in the life of our Cadillac SRX great vehicle it’s been in the fam... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Unknown Transmission hesitation, causing vehicle to delay when pulling out in traffic. Vehicle als... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | After braking hard, skidding or going over a hard bump, brakes go to the floor and do not recover. T... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Trying to get recall performed but keep being refused. McGuires Chevrolet of Newton,N.J. won't perfo... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights dim and the cars can't be driven at night. It's a well documented issue. |
| Aug 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I opened the lift gate with the fob and went to put my groceries in the back and hydraulic lift gate... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | WHEELS,ENGINE | Service Sublimity track |
| Jun 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Breaks went to the floor and had to pump them to stop the car. After that they worked normally. This... |
| May 28, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | My 2011 SRX has lost brake power 4 times in the past 2 years. I reported to GM as other owners had t... |
| May 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes just randomly go out and pedal becomes spongy. Then, the brakes start working again. The brak... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights are failing at night creating a safety concern. The first time I drove at night the h... |