CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Cadillac SRX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 417 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 4 fires, 32 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (233 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2012 Cadillac SRX recalls
Loose Rear Suspension Link Can Cause Loss of Control
A rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly at the factory, so the toe link can become loose.
Most common 2012 Cadillac SRX problems
Problem areas named in the 417 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 233 |
| Service Brakes | 42 |
| Suspension | 42 |
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 27 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) and had the recall service completed. Approximately six months after the repair was performed, the contact observed that the two rear wheels appeared misaligned relative to the front wheels. The contact also observed severe inner tread wear on the rear tires. The contact believed that the dealer failed to perform a full wheel alignment during the initial recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact requested confirmation that the wheel alignment was performed; however, the dealer was unable to provide the confirmation. The manufacturer was notifie
A deer rammed my passager side . airbag light was always on saying passenger airbag off . but when it explodes it injured my passenger . all the airbags didn't activate my car shut down after the incident but a few moments after it regenerated there were all types of debris after the extreme loudness of the air bags explosion. I'm still traumatized.
2012 Cadillac SRX was traveling approximately 30mph and t-boned another vehicle at an intersection. Both vehicles were totaled. The airbags in the Cadillac did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock, causing the driver to be thrust forward into the steering wheel and windshield. Significant head injury. The safety of everyone was at risk, this car was not even road-worthy from the moment it left the floor.
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 passengerâs side footwells. The contact stated that there was water saturating the carpet. Additionally, after it had rained, the radio intermittently stopped functioning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer several times, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,667.
The headlights donât work very well when they are dimmed. To the point that one has to use high beams all the time.
2012 Cadillac SRX safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (16.4% rollover risk) |
| 2012 Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 4 (17.9% rollover risk) |
2012 Cadillac SRX questions
Does the 2012 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Cadillac SRX: Loose Rear Suspension Link Can Cause Loss of Control; Suspension:Rear; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
Based on 417 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (233), Service Brakes (42), Suspension (42).
How safe is the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2012 Cadillac SRX up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Cadillac SRX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.