Model year
2013 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 393 complaints for the 2013 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 (202), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (52), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (37). 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…
14V212000 · Apr 25, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration…
13V202000 · May 16, 2013
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.
13V097000 · Mar 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the…
Complaints
393 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 5, injury field 21, deaths field 0. 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 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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