no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 Cadillac SRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 443 owner complaints about the 2015 Cadillac SRX, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-473 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Cadillac SRX has problems
443 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
302Exterior lighting3 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
29Suspension
24Visibility/wiper
18Power train
15Service brakes
9Engine
7Structure
7Steering
3914 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 302 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 2 |
| Suspension | 29 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 0 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 1 |
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 39 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Cadillac SRX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Suspension: rear
Do not driveRisk. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Seats
Risk. The front outboard seat bracket may become disengaged during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 171 exterior lighting complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
23under 30k miles167under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
42 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
Middle half: $1,225 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other SRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SRX median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Cadillac SRX safety ratings
2015 Cadillac SRX SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Cadillac SRX, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Toe Link Adjuster SeparationLed to recall 21V-473
In owners' words
What SRX owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
the headlights are so dim that the car is not usable at night. I was told by the Cadillac dealership that this is a known problem with GM/Cadillac. The low beam gets so hot that it turns the reflectivity of the chrome to gray. The fix is to replace both right and left headlight assembly.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were extremely dim and failed to provide sufficient illumination of the roadway. The failure significantly reduced visibility and created a safety hazard. The vehicle was driven to a dealer;…
My headlights have deteriorated to the point that the vehicle can’t be driven at night. GM/Cadillac acknowledged this as a problem with this particular model. I sent an email to the Cadillac CEO, Rory Harvey. I received a call from an executive assistant stating that this issue was addressed prior…
Own a 2015 SRX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.