2012 Cadillac SRX Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 4% of its 416 total complaints, tied to 11 crashes and 15 injuries. There is no related recall on file for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 42,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 4% of 416
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Median mileage
- 42,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or side collisions, including impacts around 30-45 mph.
- Owners report no airbag deployment even in crashes severe enough to total the vehicle or cause facial and chest injuries.
- Some drivers describe hitting the steering wheel or windshield with resulting head, face, or chest trauma when airbags stayed inactive.
- A few complaints describe airbags deploying unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked, releasing dust and triggering an unneeded tow to the dealer.
- One report describes seat belts failing to lock properly during a crash alongside the airbag non-deployment.
When 2012 Cadillac SRX airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 10, 2012, latest Jun 17, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2012 Cadillac SRX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by SRX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
- NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, making up 4% of the 416 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint category for the 2012 Cadillac SRX.
- What do owners report about airbags on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
- Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including collisions at 30-45 mph. Several complaints describe injuries and a small number describe airbags deploying unexpectedly while parked.
- Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 15 injuries and 11 crashes associated with the 15 airbag complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
- The median mileage at failure across these airbag complaints is 42,000 miles.