2016 Cadillac SRX: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / cadillac / srx
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-31)
complaints	168 on file (2016-03-17 → 2026-06-05)
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	20 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Dim low beams from headlamp assembly degradationEXTERIOR LIGHTING95 complaints2018-12 → 2026-06srx-2016-dim-low-beam-headlights

11625480 Low beam headlights are very dim, failing to illuminate the roadway, even with the brightest halogen bulbs available. creates a safety hazard as driver cannot sufficiently see the road ahead, especially when meeting an oncoming vehicle
11493062 The diagnose was both headlights are very dim. Reflective silver coating within headlamp assemblies has faded. Will require 2 new assemblies
11445046 The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the headlights were extremely dim, causing the contact to not see the road clearly. The contact mentioned that the hi-beam was used to see the road while driving at night

Rear tire wear after toe link recall repairSUSPENSION13 complaints2021-08 → 2025-11srx-2016-toe-link-rear-tire-wear

11476353 The contact stated that the failure occurred after the replacement of the rear adjustable toe links with a non-adjustable toe link under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The dealer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance
11511639 The rear toe bar had a recall on it that was replaced. The replacement part is not adjustable. The back wheels are pointed out because of the rear tow bar not being able to be adjusted. This causes the car to pull side to side while driving on snow and ice
11510060 The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated he noticed that tread on both rear tires were worn

Water intrusion and power liftgate failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2022-02 → 2024-03srx-2016-water-intrusion-liftgate

11452995 The issue develops because rain runs down the Sun roof straight into the place that the lift gate parts are in- and the parts corrode. Once the lift gate power system fails there is no way to manually open the back of the car
11492720 Upon inspection, the contact discovered that condensation had accumulated on the inside of the rear window. The contact also discovered that he was unable to open the rear hatch from the outside and had to use a screwdriver to open the hatch
11577905 Water makes its way inside the car. Drains seems to be clogged and interior carpet and roof gets wet. As a result lift gate will no longer open as water made its way to the back

Transmission shifting into neutralPOWER TRAIN5 complaints2016-05 → 2024-01srx-2016-transmission-neutral-shift

10882304 WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE; HOWEVER, ON THE UPSHIFT FROM 1ST INTO 2ND (NOT SURE, IT COULD BE FROM 2ND TO 3RD, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF SHIFTING TO THE NEXT GEAR. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED
10864484 AFTER APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC ,THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AND THE CAR JERKED, AND POPPED OUT OF DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED ON STAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE
11221209 THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENSIVE CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION

Moisture inside headlamp housingEXTERIOR LIGHTING7 complaints2020-10 → 2026-03srx-2016-headlamp-moisture

11372347 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOSES CADILLAC BUICK GMC TRUCK INC (1406 WASHINGTON ST E, CHARLESTON, WV 25301) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WEATHER SEALS IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER THE LIGHTS AND CORRODED THE REFLECTORS
11497312 The contact stated that upon inspection, he noticed condensation inside the headlamp housings. As a result, the headlights became foggy. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall
11492217 Head light on my 2016 SRX is getting water inside the lens and dimming and burning out the bulbs the temporary fix is to replace the whole light unit at a cost of 3000.00 with the same defective part that will re-create the issue at a later date

CUE touchscreen cracking and loss of touch responseELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 complaints2018-09 → 2023-08srx-2016-cue-screen-cracking

11131908 THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE SCREEN TO RANDOMLY MOVE, CHANGE, BLINK, AND SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING, THE SCREEN MALFUNCTION CREATED A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER
11342472 THE CUE SCREEN DELAMINATED AND LOOKS LIKE SPIDER WEBS. UNIT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS TO TOUCH. I HAD TO HAVE THE SCREEN REPLACED FOR $400.00 OUT OF POCKET
11361568 MY RADIO SCREEN ON MY 2016 CADILLAC SRX HAS SPIDER WEB CRACKS ON BOTH THE LEFT SIDE AND THE RIGHT SIDE. IT STARTED SMALL, ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, AND THE CRACKS KEEP GROWING AND SPREADING

Air bag non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS5 complaints2017-03 → 2021-01srx-2016-airbag-non-deployment

10967361 WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT STRUCK HIT THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED
11045758 I ATTEMPTED TO STOP HOWEVER DUE TO THE LACK OF TIME, SHORT DISTANCE AND RAIN SLICKED HIGHWAY I WAS UNABLE TO STOP STRIKING HER CAR ON HER MID PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THE AIRBAG AT NO POINT DEPLOYED
11218049 SRX WAS T-BONED AND AIRBAGS/SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILED. SEVERE INJURIES TO CADILLAC DRIVER FROM UNLOCKED SHOULDER HARNESS AND ALL AIRBAGS FAILED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
168	2016-03-17	2026-06-05	11	1	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:98; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:23; SUSPENSION:16; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:15; AIR BAGS:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V473000	24/06/2021	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 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.
26V329000	21/05/2026	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	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.	An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.	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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	20	legacy-code	0

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). 2016 Cadillac SRX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/cadillac/srx

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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Cadillac SRX},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/cadillac/srx}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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