Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Buick LaCrosse has 3 recalls, 12 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
12
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
18V576000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacros...
18V358000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Ac...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I get to a stop sign, and a stop light, when trying to accelerate after a complete stop, the ca... |
| Oct 26, 2024 | ENGINE | The 3.6 liter engine in my 2018 Buick Lacrosse Avenir only has 53,939 when we experienced a thermost... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ENGINE | Thermostat failure at 56,000 miles. |
| Nov 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the key fob failed to open the doors... |
| May 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have brought my 2018 Buick Lacrosse to two different Buick dealerships who say that even though a ... |
| Apr 1, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated the hand controls were not working proper... |
| Jan 18, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When I tried to stop at the traffic light, the car suddenly accelerated and went forward. At that ti... |
| Sep 23, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM THAT MY VEHICLE WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ... |
| Jul 20, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2018 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF SUDDENLY. *LD THE CONSUME... |
| Oct 5, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I SENT THIS EMAIL TO THE SURVEY FOR RANDY MARION DEALERSHIP ON STATESVILLE RD HERE IN HUNTERSVILLE N... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | ENGINE | IF STOPPED UPHILL AND THE AUTO STOP ACTIVATES, WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE THE CAR CAN ROLL BACK, AND... |