Model year
2012 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 417 complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (213), SERVICE BRAKES (42), SUSPENSION (41). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 216 complaints
- 2005 122 complaints
- 2006 68 complaints
- 2007 52 complaints
- 2008 47 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2010 474 complaints
- 2011 447 complaints
- 2012 417 complaints
- 2013 393 complaints
- 2014 390 complaints
- 2015 443 complaints
- 2016 169 complaints
Recalls
21V473000 · Jun 24, 2021
Do not driveSUSPENSION: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.
14V571000 · Sep 19, 2014
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 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear…
14V447000 · Jul 23, 2014
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 SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected…
Complaints
417 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 32, fire flag on 4, injury field 32, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE20019 | Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation · SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:REAR | Nov 6, 2020 | Dec 23, 2021 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| SRX AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Cadillac SRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.