2016 Cadillac SRX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Cadillac SRX, 5% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,250 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was the owner/operator of the SRX was t-boned on the passenger side, air bag triggered error message and did not deploy, seatbelt did not lock in place until after I hit the dash resulting in unharnessed contact in cabin causing over $200k in medical bills to date to right shoulder, head, neck and back.”
NHTSA complaint #11292236, filed 2019-12, 22,000 miles“I was traveling at 55 MPH down the highway and a car pulled out in front of me while making a left turn against signal. I attempted to stop however due to the lack of time, short distance and rain slicked highway I was unable to stop striking her car on her mid passenger side with the front of my car. The airbag at no point deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #11045758, filed 2017-11, 20,000 miles“I was involved in a severe front end collision. I was in motion traveling at a fairly high rate of speed on the interstate. I rear ended a truck after someone stopped suddenly in front of the truch. None of the vehicle's air bags deployed. The front end of the car was severely damaged. I flew into the dashboard and steering wheel and since there were no airbags hit my arms, chest, and knee. I am severely bruised and my arm and wrist may have damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11387074, filed 2021-01, 70,000 miles“The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive”
NHTSA complaint #11528422, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. While starting the vehicle, the air bag and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the brakes, transmission fluid, TPMS sensor, radiator fluid, and front-driver’s air bag needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V329000 (Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was 138,199.”
NHTSA complaint #11772425, filed 2026-10, 138,199 milesRelated recalls
- 26V329000May 21, 2026General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2015–2016, CTS 2015–2016, ATS 2015–2016 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 15 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 8 | 17% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac SRX
98 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology