2012 Cadillac SRX: raw data

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vehicle2012 / cadillac / srx
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints416 on file (2012-02-25 → 2026-06-17)
recalls3
investigations1
fars36 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Dim, moisture-fogged low-beam headlightsEXTERIOR LIGHTING114 complaints2019-09 → 2026-03cadillac-srx-2012-dim-headlights
  • 11507386 The housing for the drive lights have failed. Replacing the bulbs does not resolve the problem. Cadillac wants to replace the entire unit because the plastic reflector has failed. Lots of Cadillac owners reporting this problem on the internet
  • 11255120 THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM AS TO NOT BE ABLE TO BE USED AFTER DARK. HIGH BEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT THUS BLINDING ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR RISKING BEING TICKETED
  • 11567273 The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, she became aware that the headlamps were extremely dim, affecting nighttime visibility
Sunroof drain water intrusion into cabinSTRUCTURE9 complaints2020-01 → 2026-04cadillac-srx-2012-sunroof-water-intrusion
  • 11729757 The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the vehicle was having a failure with the drains for the sunroof. The contact stated that water was draining directly into the driver's and passenger’s side footwells
  • 11329279 SUNROOF FLOODING IN FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR, WATER SATURATION ON FRONT PASSENGER CARPET
  • 11298396 MY HUSBAND RESEARCHED TO FIND THIS MODEL HAS FAULTY DRAIN HOSE IN SUNROOF CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE RESULTING IN EROSION IN THE ELECTRICAL MODULE CAUSING SHORT OUT YET CADILLAC, OR GM WILL ADMIT
Rear suspension toe-link failure after recallSUSPENSION32 complaints2020-11 → 2025-06cadillac-srx-2012-toe-link-suspension
  • 11619003 To whom it may concern, I am writing this as a complaint on the rear toe link separation recall that was performed on our 2012 Cadillac SRX
  • 11566688 I was driving down a highway and all of the sudden the back end of my car started swerving back and forth. I almost lost control, but managed to get it slowed down without causing an accident
  • 11445211 While driving on the highway my car suddenly went sideways five times. I had no control over my vehicle and luckily did not hit another vehicle
Brake pedal loses stopping power intermittentlySERVICE BRAKES27 complaints2019-11 → 2025-06cadillac-srx-2012-brake-pedal-floor
  • 11652641 The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended
  • 11434204 The brakes get soft and go almost to the floor at times. This usually happens after having to brake hard for a sudden stop
  • 11288591 I PURCHASED MY 2012 CADILLAC SRX4 NEW WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. ONE MONTH AFTER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY RAN OUT THE BRAKES STARTED GOING TO THE FLOOR AND I CAN BARELY STOP THE VEHICLE
Airbags fail to deploy in frontal or side impactAIR BAGS6 complaints2020-12 → 2026-06cadillac-srx-2012-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11744662 A deer rammed my passager side . airbag light was always on saying passenger airbag off . but when it explodes it injured my passenger
  • 11731874 2012 Cadillac SRX was traveling approximately 30mph and t-boned another vehicle at an intersection. Both vehicles were totaled
  • 11601774 My side air bags deployed for no apparent reason

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
4162012-02-252026-06-17324EXTERIOR LIGHTING:233; SERVICE BRAKES:45; SUSPENSION:41; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:32; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:27

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
14V44700023/07/2014SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
14V57100019/09/2014SUSPENSION:REARGeneral 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.Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
21V47300024/06/2021SUSPENSION:REARGeneral 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.A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE20019closedRear Toe Link Adjuster SeparationSUSPENSION2020-11-062021-12-2321V473000On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focu

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202436legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2012 Cadillac SRX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/cadillac/srx
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2012 Cadillac SRX},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/cadillac/srx}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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