2013 Cadillac SRX Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 5% of that year's 393 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Owners report rear toe-link looseness causing swaying at highway speed, tied to three related recalls, with median failure mileage at 27,367.5 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 21
- 5% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 27,368 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rear end swaying or wobbling uncontrollably at highway speeds around 50 mph, often traced to a loose rear toe link.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle veering off the road or the rear swinging in the opposite direction of steering input while driving or parking.
- Multiple owners report premature and uneven tire wear or tread separation, with some replacing tires well before expected.
- Several owners describe recall 21V473000 as unrepaired for months because dealers lacked replacement parts, despite a do-not-drive advisory.
- One owner reported an abnormal noise from the rear suspension area combined with delayed accelerator and brake pedal response.
When 2013 Cadillac SRX suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 13, 2015, latest Jun 22, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Cadillac SRX
- NHTSA 21V473000Jun 24, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires380,498 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension: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.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
- NHTSA 14V571000Sep 19, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires290,241 vehicles
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 suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
- NHTSA 13V202000May 16, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires18,871 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by SRX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Cadillac SRX have a suspension recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls covering the rear suspension toe link and wheel lug nuts, including campaign 21V473000, which carries a do-not-drive advisory for certain warning lamp conditions.
- How common are suspension and wheel complaints on the 2013 SRX?
- NHTSA shows 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 SRX, 5% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 27,367.5 miles for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2013 SRX.
- Were there any crashes linked to these suspension complaints?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 3 injuries among the 21 suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for the 2013 SRX.
- Is the toe link recall serious?
- Recall 21V473000 covers a rear suspension toe link adjuster that may not have been tightened properly, and GM advised some owners not to drive the vehicle until repaired.