2015 Cadillac SRX
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 216 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 474 |
| 2011 | 446 |
| 2012 | 416 |
| 2013 | 393 |
| 2014 | 387 |
| 2015 | 442 |
| 2016 | 168 |
| 2019 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
61% of complaints: exterior lighting — 270 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190427
10% of complaints: electrical system — 43 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Elsie Fletcher MD OAG Consumer Protection Division 301 386 6210 Regarding notice received dated 5/7/2025 of case closing 5/28/205: Requesting reopening of [XXX].
NHTSA ODI report, 20250813
7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 32 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: suspension — 29 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 24 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 14V571000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The front driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac).
Campaign 14V804000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
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.
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.
Campaign 21V473000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 26V329000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (270 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V571000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V804000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V473000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V329000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Cadillac SRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Cadillac SRX is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac SRX?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac SRX have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.