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Cadillac SRX 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Cadillac SRX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

393Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
32Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting217 complaints

217 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System54 complaints

54 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V097000.

Unknown Or Other37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V212000.

Vehicle Speed Control25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V571000, 21V473000.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V202000.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V097000Reported March 15, 2013 - 26,582 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 26,582 vehicles across all affected models.

13V202000Reported May 16, 2013 - 18,871 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 18,871 vehicles across all affected models.

14V212000Reported April 25, 2014 - 50,571 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 50,571 vehicles across all affected models.

14V571000Reported September 19, 2014 - 290,241 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 290,241 vehicles across all affected models.

21V473000Reported June 24, 2021 - 380,498 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 380,498 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE20019Opened November 6, 2020 - Closed December 23, 2021

Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation. Resulted in recall campaign 21V473000.

PE20019Opened November 6, 2020 - Closed December 23, 2021

Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation. Resulted in recall campaign 21V473000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201312
201425
20159
201610
201729
201875
201977
202054
202139
202220
202316
202410
202512
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.