How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?

NHTSA has 255 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 SRX, which is 61% of the 416 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Cadillac SRX electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 SRX.

What is the most reported electrical issue on the 2012 SRX?

Multiple sample complaints describe extremely dim low-beam headlights, with owners reporting reduced nighttime visibility and several crashes.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 SRX.

Have there been any fires linked to electrical problems in the 2012 SRX?

NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fire incidents and 6 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2012 SRX, including a console fire and cabin smoke while driving.

2012 Cadillac SRX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 255 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 61% of its 416 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 75,000, and reports include 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 255; 61% of 416
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Low-beam headlights reported as extremely dim, with several owners describing crashes or near-misses at night despite replacing bulbs.
Some owners say dealers diagnosed the dim-headlight issue as moisture inside the headlight assembly, requiring full assembly replacement.
Interior electrical fires reported, including one where the center console caught fire and melted while the vehicle was parked, and another with smoke filling the cabin from the ceiling area.
The power liftgate reportedly closes on its own without the button being pressed, in one case while a child was reaching into the cargo area.
One owner reported the backup warning sensor turned off unexpectedly, resulting in a collision with a utility pole.
The auto-start ignition system was reported to allow drivers to exit the vehicle while the engine kept running without an audible chime warning.

When 2012 Cadillac SRX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2013, latest Mar 19, 2026.

255 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q1 (27).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by SRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010271 (57%)
2011231 (52%)
2012255 (61%)
2013263 (67%)
2014291 (75%)
2015334 (76%)
2016110 (65%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Cadillac SRX?: NHTSA has 255 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 SRX, which is 61% of the 416 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Cadillac SRX electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 SRX.
What is the most reported electrical issue on the 2012 SRX?: Multiple sample complaints describe extremely dim low-beam headlights, with owners reporting reduced nighttime visibility and several crashes.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 75,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 SRX.
Have there been any fires linked to electrical problems in the 2012 SRX?: NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fire incidents and 6 crashes tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2012 SRX, including a console fire and cabin smoke while driving.