CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Buick Lacrosse has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (62 reports).
2012 Buick Lacrosse recalls
Rear toe links may corrode and break, risking loss of control
Certain rear toe links may have received too little electrocoat (e-coat) corrosion protection.
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control
Certain vehicles may have rear toe links with excessive corrosion-protection coating.
Most common 2012 Buick Lacrosse problems
Problem areas named in the 206 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 62 |
| Engine | 46 |
| Suspension | 31 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 25 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
What owners report
**Subject:** Formal Safety Defect Complaint: Premature Failure of Completed Recall Remedy (NHTSA Campaign 13V173000 / GM Recall 13136) Resulting in Sudden Loss of Power Steering **VEHICLE INFORMATION** * **Year/Make/Model:** 2012 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid (eAssist) * **VIN:** [XXX] * **Current Mileage:** [Insert Current Mileage] **DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY DEFECT & INCIDENT** This vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign 13V173000 to resolve an inherent defect in the Generator Control Module (GCM) that presents a severe stalling and trunk fire risk. On 9-9-26, under normal driving conditions in ambient temperatures of approximately 95°F and after covering a distance of 10 miles,
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I was driving my car the engine turned off by itself everything locked up when i stop i tried to start it again and it just clicked, I thought it was the battery got a new battery started up drove it about a half mile did it again turned off everything locked up
I was driving my car the engine turned off by itself everything locked up when i stop i tried to start it again and it just clicked, I thought it was the battery got a new battery started up drove it about a half mile did it again turned off everything locked up
2012 Buick LaCrosse V6 (Fairfax Plant). The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of engine power and forward propulsion while traveling at highway speed, cutting off mid-drive with no warning. This occurred alongside a persistent StabiliTrak malfunction; the dash showed repeated "Service StabiliTrak" warnings before the failure, then turned bright orange with multiple warning lights and a message instructing me to activate my turn signal and pull over before RPMs dropped to zero. Because power cut out instantly, my [XXX] son (passenger) and I were trapped in the center lane of a dense, multi-lane highway. I was forced to dodge high-speed traffic and coast the dead vehicle across multiple
2012 Buick Lacrosse questions
Does the 2012 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse: Rear toe links may corrode and break, risking loss of control; Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control; Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust; Electrical System; Electronic Stability Control (Esc). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Lacrosse?
Based on 206 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (62), Engine (46), Suspension (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Buick Lacrosse has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.