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Cadillac SRX VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Cadillac SRX you are looking at. Then check its model year against 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Cadillac SRX

About the Cadillac SRX

Cadillac sold the SRX in the US for model years 2004–2016. Across those years NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns and 3,261 owner complaints. The 2010 has the most complaints of any model year (474). EPA rates it at 15–21 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2004–2016
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns24
Owner complaints3,261 at NHTSA
Cadillac SRX photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Cadillac SRX at a glance

One generation in the data, 2004–2016: 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,261 owner complaints.

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SRX
2004–2016Sport Utility Vehicle
Cadillac SRX (2004–2016)

Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

200420102015
2004–2016

Cadillac SRX

EPA classSport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg15–21
NHTSA recalls24

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.6 L 6-cyl · 2004–2009, 2012–2016
  • 4.6 L 8-cyl · 2004–2009
  • 2.8 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2010–2011
  • 3.0 L 6-cyl · 2010–2011

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD, RWD
  • automatic (2004–2016)

Known issues to check

Exterior lighting (1,561)Electrical system (378)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (251)3 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 3,261 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · SRX3GYFNBE3?FS······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2015 Cadillac SRX Luxury, built in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which SRX model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 24 campaigns on file for SRX model years 2004–2016, and the 2004 and 2011 show up in the most (7 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2011
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Cadillac SRX owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Complaints peak with the 2010 (474 of 3,261). Tap any bar or generation.

3,261NHTSA complaints, 2004–2016
164mention a crash
31mention a fire
182injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearSRX: 3,261 complaints · most for the 2010 (474)

Top complaint areas · SRX

Mentions in 3,261 complaints, 2004–2016.

Exterior lighting1,561
Electrical system378
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)251
Suspension245
Engine and cooling226
Brakes182
Crashes 164Fires 31Injuries 182

2004–2016

NHTSA data summary

Exterior lighting owns this generation. Its 1,561 mentions are more than twice the next area, electrical system (378). Of the 13 model years, the 2010 (474) and 2011 (446) drew the most complaints.

What SRX owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2010–2016 (2nd generation)

Complaints stay steady from 2010 through 2015. Many NHTSA owners of the 2010 describe headlights that fill with moisture and stop working, and timing chain trouble also appears. CarComplaints lists lights shorting out, timing chain failure and water in the lights for 2010, poor low beams, leaking headlight seals and water in the cabin for 2011, and jerky acceleration and an unresponsive touch screen for 2014. Cadillac ended the SRX after 2016. Recalls cover rear toe link adjusters on 2010–2016 models that may loosen and power steering lines on some 2010 models that may leak. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the rear toe link recalls.
  • Check both headlights for moisture and ask whether they or the timing chain have been replaced.
  • On the drive, listen for a rattle at cold start, feel for wandering at highway speed and test the touch screen.
Sources (5) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2010 Cadillac SRX
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2010 Cadillac SRX problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2011 Cadillac SRX
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2011 Cadillac SRX problems
  5. CarComplaints.com, 2014 Cadillac SRX problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

SRX complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every SRX version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

3,261complaints, 2004–2016
164mention a crash
31mention a fire
182injuries reported
2complaints report a death
Most complaints: 2010 (474), 2011 (446), 2015 (442)
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2010 · 474 complaints

Crashes 21 · fires 5 · injuries 23

Exterior lighting225
Electrical system69
Engine52
Suspension47
Power train46

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

SRX CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 40 SRX versions for model years 2004–2016. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 423 g/mi (2010). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

SRX2004–2016

15–21 mpg · CO₂ 423–592 g/mi

2016
19combined MPG
462CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,550EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
Bin 4Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2016: SRX · Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L — 19 MPG · 462 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
3504004505005502005201020152004 · Gas: 5232005 · Gas: 5232006 · Gas: 5232007 · Gas: 5232008 · Gas: 5232009 · Gas: 4942010 · Gas: 4232011 · Gas: 4442012 · Gas: 4682013 · Gas: 4622014 · Gas: 4622015 · Gas: 4622016 · Gas: 462
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

SRX vs Lexus RX vs Acura MDX

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2004–2016. NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the SRX, against 15 for the Lexus RX and 25 for the Acura MDX. Pick a range to compare.

Cadillac SRX

Model years 2004–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
24
NHTSA owner complaints
3,261
EPA combined mpg
15–21
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 2.8, 3.0, 3.6 L · 8-cyl 4.6 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Exterior lighting 1,561
  2. Electrical system 378
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 251

Lexus RX

Model years 2004–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
2,040
EPA combined mpg
18–30
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.3, 3.5 L
Also listed
hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 327
  2. Engine and cooling 277
  3. Structure and body 260

Acura MDX

Model years 2004–2016

NHTSA recall campaigns
25
NHTSA owner complaints
1,475
EPA combined mpg
17–23
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.5, 3.7 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 406
  2. Engine and cooling 350
  3. Electrical system 240

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Cadillac SRX VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an SRX

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Cadillac SRX (second generation) crossover, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: IFCAR, Public domain; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The SRX was discontinued after 2016, making all remaining examples over seven years old. The VIN sits at the lower driver's windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a B-pillar label. Engine bay stamp and cargo area sticker are also present.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Cadillac SRX VIN questions

Which Cadillac SRX model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2010 leads with 474, ahead of the 2011 (446) and 2015 (442). Those first two alone make up 28% of the 3,261 SRX complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Cadillac SRX had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 24 vehicle campaigns for model years 2004–2016, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Cadillac SRX recalls are high risk?

26V-329 covers air bag inflators that can rupture. NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 10V-450. Do-not-drive advisories came with 21V-473. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Cadillac SRX get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2004–2016 SRX at 15–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Cadillac SRX compare with the Lexus RX and Acura MDX on recalls?

For 2004–2016 models the SRX has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Lexus RX has 15, the Acura MDX 25. Complaints run 3,261, 2,040 and 1,475 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 SRX 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and AWD, get that score.

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