CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Buick Lacrosse has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (12 reports).
2016 Buick Lacrosse recalls
Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some vehicles may not have received the complete software update from an earlier air bag recall.
Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash
Certain 2014 Buick, Chevrolet vehicles have a software issue in the air bag sensing and diagnostic module.
Most common 2016 Buick Lacrosse problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 12 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.
The volt meter on the dashboard keeps dropping below 14 volts and 13.5 volts. The car has been checked by Buick and my mechanic no issues found. Buick has no idea why it keeps doing it neither does my mechanic. The problem is if there is a voltage drop, the computer will shut down the engine because of the low voltage. This could happen while driving which could be a serious problem. The date I provide is the last time it occurred, but it happens on a continuous basis.
On June 22,2026, I was involved in a frontal impact collision while traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the entire occupant restraint system. Despite a severe, high-speed frontal impact, the frontal airbags failed to physically deploy, and the seatbelt pretensioners failed to tighten, leaving the seatbelts completely loose. Crucially, the dashboard instrument cluster displayed a message indicating that an airbag deployment event had occurred. A check of the VIN shows no open recalls, meaning the GM SDM software update (NHTSA Campaign 16V651000) was likely marked as completed by a prior owner. However, the system completely failed to function as d
While driving down the road goin around 45 mph all of a sudden my steering wheel got so stiff I could hardly steer the car off the road and out of traffic. I didn't hit anything, my power steering just stopped. I put the car into park and turned off the ignition after a few minutes I started it back up and my steering was back to normal. This has happened to me 2 times driving my 2016 Buick Lacrosse Sport. It's Dangerous and Honestly if your not paying attention it can cause a accident.
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the fuel pump was previously replaced due to the vehicle stalling while driving. The contact stated that the tailgate unintendedly opened while the vehicle was parked and turned off. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while driving from a complete stop, and the vehicle hesitated and shuddered while driving at various speeds. An unknown warning light was illuminated. OnStar was contacted and informed the contact that a DTC for the ABS was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was repaired for ABS failure; however, the failure persisted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an
2016 Buick Lacrosse questions
Does the 2016 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Buick Lacrosse: Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Lacrosse?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (12), Power Train (7), Air Bags (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.