Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Cadillac SRX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the low beam headlights were very dim, causing the contact to drive using the high beam headlights to properly see the roadway. The contact replaced the halogen headlight bulbs with LED bulbs; however, the low beam headlights were still dim while driving at night. The contact became aware that the reflective surface on the headlights was burned out. The contact stated that the halogen bulbs appeared to be degrading, and there were bubbles on the bulbs. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the low-beam headlights did not provide proper illumination while driving. The contact stated that the low-beam headlights illuminated the roadway very dim, and the high-beam headlights worked as intended. As a result, the visibility of the roadway was impaired, and the high-beam headlights were needed to drive safely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight relay could be replaced; however, it might only be a temporary fix. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the roadway became difficult to see. The contact stated that upon inspection, he noticed condensation inside the headlamp housings. As a result, the headlights became foggy. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights were dim while driving at night. The contact stated that the failure obstructed her vision while driving at night. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the failure was acknowledged; however, the vehicle was not under recall or warranty. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the fog covering the headlights could not be removed and that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The dealer informed the contact that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the headlights were extremely dim, causing the contact to not see the road clearly. The contact mentioned that the hi-beam was used to see the road while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH a month after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that it was difficult to see the roadway because the headlights were very dim. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the dim lights needed to be replaced and informed the contact he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle at night due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the contact switched from the hi-beam headlights to the low-beam headlights and was unable to clearly see the roadway because of how dim the headlights were. The contact continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate while using the low-beam headlamps. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Headlight complaints in other SRX years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA has 98 complaints about the lights of the 2016 Cadillac SRX, 58% of the model year's 168 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Cadillac SRX headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2016 Cadillac SRX, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2016 Cadillac SRX headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.