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2013 Cadillac SRX Recalls

5 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park It advisory found

1 campaign tells owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 21V473000

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Urgent advisories

Jun 24, 2021

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Cadillac SRX average of 3.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Rear, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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All 2013 Cadillac SRX recall campaigns

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NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 21V473000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Reported Jun 24, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V571000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Sep 19, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 14V212000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Apr 25, 2014

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V202000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported May 16, 2013

What is recalled

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V097000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Reported Mar 15, 2013

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2013 Cadillac SRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac SRX have?

This verified dataset contains 5 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 Cadillac SRX. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 Cadillac SRX?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology