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2016 Cadillac SRX Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac SRX, affecting airbags and suspension, wheels & tires. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Cadillac dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
1
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
May 21, 2026
Owner complaints
168

All 2016 Cadillac SRX recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 26V329000May 21, 2026Airbags5,014 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

  2. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac SRX, covering airbags and suspension, wheels & tires. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
Are 2016 Cadillac SRX recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 26V329000, reported May 21, 2026, concerning the airbags.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.