Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse has 5 recalls, 201 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
201
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 2, 2026
14V447000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...
13V173000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped...
11V404000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM...
20V764000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registe...
21V00F000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registe...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is a know water leak issues with GM. The below is the tsb, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #16... |
| May 18, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Subject: Complaint Regarding Improper Handling of Safety Recall Repair Hello, I would like to file a... |
| May 5, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | The break pedal sticks down during high temperatures ( generally during summer months especially whe... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | All the specific details are unknown, but I had a mechanic work on my car and the problem that he ha... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | during a regular drive the check stabiltrack system message popped up on the dash in the middle circ... |
| May 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2012 Buick Lacrosse had a recall for Loss control generator control module, The recall was fixed,... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS | Improperly calibrated Stabilitrak ESC system. Accelerator pedal position sensors 1-2 5v reference 3 ... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m experiencing issues that seem to align with the gcm recall despite my vehicle supposedly being f... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was not in a car accident! Hoping not to be just want to report this issue.Car kills in mid drivin... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | STEERING,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I purchased this car 1 year ago with 121,460 miles, within the first week I had to buy new tires and... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2012 Buick lacrosse died while driving putting me and my children at risk. Vehicle was then jumpe... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | while driving the Electronic Stability Control warning light comes on and the car loses power. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving, the STABILITRAK indicator lighted and the car began to flash multiple warnings, loss ... |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello my car is stalling out and the stabilìtrak lights comes on with trak symbol. Car does not cran... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the v... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the driver's side front seat belt ca... |
| May 7, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lights may stay on when the car is parked and the engine is off. This is due to the brake peda... |