Recall 13V202 affects 18,871 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles with 18 inch wheels for loose lug nuts. Repair is free at any franchised Cadillac dealer.
Cadillac is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs equipped with 18 inch wheels because the wheel lug nuts can loosen. If the lug nuts come off or the wheel studs fracture, a wheel can separate from the vehicle and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Cadillac makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel lug nuts on the 2013 Cadillac SRX are the fasteners that clamp each wheel tightly to the wheel hub. On SRX vehicles equipped with 18 inch wheels, those nuts need to hold steady clamping force so the wheel stays centered and secured while the vehicle is driven.
In this recall, the lug nuts can loosen instead of staying tight against the wheel. Once that clamping force is lost, the wheel is no longer held as firmly against the hub. The problem starts at the fastener, but it affects the full wheel connection because the wheel depends on those lug nuts to stay fixed in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall does not identify a dashboard light, message, or driver symptom that tells an owner the lug nuts have loosened before the wheel connection is compromised.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Cadillac SRX | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18,871 |
Not every 2013 Cadillac SRX is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose lug nuts can fall off or fracture wheel studs. Either failure can let a wheel separate from the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Have the wheel nuts checked and repaired promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Cadillac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Cadillac SRX is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Cadillac dealer and ask whether the free wheel-nut tire-rotation repair is open for your VIN.
- Ask the dealer to remove and reinstall the wheel nuts through the tire rotation so the loose lug nuts are secured before a wheel separates.
- Bring the recall notice if Cadillac mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V202 when you call.
- Avoid long trips until the repair is complete, and have the vehicle inspected if any wheel or lug nut looks loose.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cadillac technician removes and reinstalls the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation. That process resets the wheel-nut installation rather than replacing the wheels. The dealer repair will be free once available. GM reported that owner notification for this campaign began on June 3, 2013. If your VIN is included, ask the Cadillac service desk to confirm campaign 13V202 and complete the wheel-nut service tied to this recall.
Timeline
| May 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V202?
Recall 13V202 covers 18,871 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels. The wheel lug nuts can loosen, fall off, or fracture the wheel studs, allowing a wheel to separate and increasing crash risk. Cadillac dealers perform the recall repair for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Cadillac SRX is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SRX is included in recall 13V202. If it is, contact a franchised Cadillac dealer and ask for the wheel-nut recall repair under campaign 13V202. The dealer removes and reinstalls the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy states that dealers remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. If the lug nuts loosen, they can fall off or fracture the wheel studs. Either condition allows a wheel to separate from the vehicle and increases crash risk. Check your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair if your SRX is included.
What if I bought my Cadillac SRX used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013 Cadillac SRX is included, then call a franchised Cadillac dealer and reference recall 13V202 when scheduling the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V202000 |
|---|---|
| Cadillac customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V202 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V202000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →