• June 24, 2021SuspensionDo not drive

  Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate

  NHTSA campaign 21V-473 · 380,498 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The 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.

• September 19, 2014Suspension

  Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link

  NHTSA campaign 14V-571 · 290,241 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The 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.

• July 23, 2014Seats

  Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out

  NHTSA campaign 14V-447 · 414,333 vehicles potentially affected · Seats

  The defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

  The risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

• December 20, 2011Power train

  Transmission shift/FMVSS 114

  NHTSA campaign 11V-595 · 8,789 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured from october 26, 2008, through june 23, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, “theft protection.” these vehicles may have a transmission shift cable that was improperly installed and may come out of the transmission bracket.

  The risk: The driver may be unable to shift the transmission out of gear, resulting in no motion or the shifter may inaccurately indicate that the transmission is in park when it is not, allowing the vehicle to roll away and cause a possible crash.

  The remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the transmission shift cable is properly routed and seated in the transmission cable bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

• September 30, 2010Steering

  Power steering pressure line

  NHTSA campaign 10V-450 · 3,459 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx vehicles equipped with 2.8l gas engines (lau) or 3.0l gas engines (lf1). Some of these vehicles have a condition in which processing of the crimp during manufacture of the power steering pressure line may have damaged the line. If the line was damaged, a power steering fluid leak may develop. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump and increased effort may be required for steering.

  The risk: If power steering fluid sprays onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

  The remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the power steering line free of charge. The safety recall began on november 12, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

• May 25, 2010Engine and cooling

  Engine damage/other than required high octane fuel

  NHTSA campaign 10V-223 · 547 vehicles potentially affected · Engine and engine cooling

  The defect: General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.

  The risk: If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

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Common questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac Srx have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 campaigns for the 2010 Cadillac Srx: 21V-473 (Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate); 14V-571 (Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link); 14V-447 (Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out); 11V-595 (Transmission shift/FMVSS 114); and 2 more.

How do I know if my 2010 Cadillac Srx has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2010 Cadillac Srx?

Campaign 21V-473 carries a “do not drive” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.