Recalls
5campaigns
2 suspension · 1 power train · 1 wheel
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
393filed
Owner reports, 2008–2019 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
19mpg combined
$3,437/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.6 L 6-cyl· 6-speed automatic
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Cadillac SRX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate
Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
73.7% repairedof 380,498 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V473000
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Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link
Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
94.1% repairedof 290,241 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V571000
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Transmission Software may cause Acceleration Lag
Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
- Consequence
- A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.
97.9% repairedof 50,571 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V212000
Listed for 2013 Cadillac SRX. Not checked against your VIN.
Lug Nuts may Loosen allowing Wheel Separation
Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported18,871 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V202000
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Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
- Consequence
- If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Repair progress not yet reported26,582 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V097000
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Owner complaints (393)
393 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The exterior lighting is mentioned most often.
15involved a crash
5involved a fire
21injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 393 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 217 | 55.2% |
| Electrical system | 52 | 13.2% |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 9.4% |
| Power train | 31 | 7.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 6.4% |
| Engine | 17 | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 16 | 4.1% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 3.3% |
| Seats | 9 | 2.3% |
How 2013 compares with other SRX years
Best and worst SRX years →200847
200927
2010474
2011446
2012416
2013393
2014390
2015442
2016168
20191
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 47 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 474 | 6 |
| 2011 | 446 | 7 |
| 2012 | 416 | 3 |
| 2013 | 393 | 5 |
| 2014 | 390 | 2 |
| 2015 | 442 | 4 |
| 2016 | 168 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
This year (2013)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★☆
RolloverRollover risk 17.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Cadillac SRX suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
19
mpg combined
17
city
24
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 462 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,437per year
$286per month
789gallons a year
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 462 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | $3,700 | 482 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2013 Cadillac SRX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 21V473000 (suspension), 14V571000 (suspension), 14V212000 (power train), 13V202000 (wheel), 13V097000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Cadillac SRX problems?
Owners filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting (217), Electrical system (52), Unknown or other (37) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2013 Cadillac SRX get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 17 city, 24 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2013 Cadillac SRX get?
NHTSA rated the 2013 Cadillac SRX suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2013 SRX compare with other years?
Among the 2008–2019 Cadillac SRX model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2010 the most (474). The 2013 drew 393. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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