CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Buick Lacrosse has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (55 reports).
2013 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 toe links can corrode and break, risking loss of control
Some rear toe links on these vehicles were coated with too much electrocoating (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 2013 Buick Lacrosse problems
Problem areas named in the 130 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 55 |
| Engine | 31 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Steering | 24 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
What owners report
2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, NHTSA 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power. After car setr for a period of time, when started Battery voltage is approximately 14.5 volts until the battery light illuminates Service Charging System warning is indicated then the battery voltage slowly until the voltage drops so low it quits.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Buick LaCrosse on March 3, 2024. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The odometer was reported at 118,000 during the sale. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was provided with an auto report in which the latest odometer reading was reported in October 2023 at 115,670. The independent mechanic checked the hard drive. The contact was informed that the correct odometer reading was 221,855.
The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the vehicle had struck a bump, and the steering locked up. The vehicle was taken back to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS wheel speed sensor ring on the passengerâs side rear wheel bearing had fractured, and the passengerâs side rear wheel bearing and hub assembly were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehic
My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Code. Power Steering Module, When I Disconnect my Battery Completely It May Delete Itself and my Steering Sometimes Returns, but If I Relearn/Recalibrate The Steering Angle Sensor and Clear The Codes With My Scan Tool My Steering Will Return. It Has No Specific Road Conditions, Speed, or Turns That Makes It Return, It Just Picks and Chooses When It Wants To Come On. I Che
Today is 8.26.2025, I took this car back and left it w/dealership: Let them figure it out! I told them 0ne month after purchase this car is constantly EMPTY with no/Oil. I should not be getting oil changes this often. "Oh, it just burns more Oil and you bought a USED car"...Months later I hear smalls sounds, engine light comes on, then goes away, smoke begans to continue spreading behind the BUMPER building a permanent black spot on bumper! It smells, from time to time, plus car feels sluggish when driving past 50mph almost SCARED it will cut off** Now, I gather my funds that I don't have to SPEND (CASH) no CREDITCARD and I proceed to BELLE TIRE! I am on file within their system. (Receip
2013 Buick Lacrosse questions
Does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse: Rear toe links may corrode and break, risking loss of control; Rear toe links can corrode and break, risking loss of control; Rear Suspension Toe Links May Corrode and Break, Affecting Steering Control; Electrical System; Electrical System:Software; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Lacrosse?
Based on 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (55), Engine (31), Suspension (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.