2019 Buick Lacrosse Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Buick Lacrosse has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).

2Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Buick Lacrosse recalls

Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk

Recall 20V668Oct 29, 2020194,105 vehicles affected

Some vehicles may have missing bolts on the start/stop transmission accumulator endcap.

Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking

Recall 18V576Aug 30, 2018210,628 vehicles affected

The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating.

Most common 2019 Buick Lacrosse problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension1

What owners report

2026-10-10, Suspension
Electronic struts have been discontinued but not replaced with better struts leaving me to drive with worn, unsafe struts.
2026-05-13, Unknown Or Other
When I come to a stop and the auto stop/start disengages the car makes a grinding noise
2025-07-30, Engine
When accelerating to get on to highway pushing on pedal but nothing happens, have to get pushing up and down until it goes. Has done this four time's and dealer says Buick has no fix for it. Have almost got rear ended twice.
2024-02-12, Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the engine fan failed to shut off after turning off the vehicle. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling in a drive-thru with the temperature gauge reading that the engine was in the cold position. The driver then drove at speeds between 60 - 70 MPH; after arriving at the residence, the engine fan failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery, and all the system functions were reset, and the fan shut off. The failure had become more persistent over time. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer due to the fault codes being erased after disconnecting the battery. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The ve
2022-10-31, Unknown Or Other
In October 2021, while driving, the car lost power. Several indicators displayed at the time, including: • Service Engine • Service Stabilitrak • Service Antilock Brakes • Service Transmission I managed to pull the car to the side of the road and restart it, but it was stuck in first gear. After several restarts it performed normally. I took the car to Miller & Sons, they told me they could not find a code and the car was performing normally at that point so there was nothing they could do. They told me if the car did it again, to bring it in immediately so they could get a code for the malfunction. Two weeks later, the same malfunction occurred, I took the car directly to Miller

2019 Buick Lacrosse questions

Does the 2019 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Buick Lacrosse: Missing Transmission Bolts Can Cause Oil Leaks, Fire Risk; Rear brake caliper pistons may form gas pockets, reducing braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Lacrosse?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Unknown Or Other (3), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.

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