2009 Buick Lucerne Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Buick Lucerne recalls

Most common 2009 Buick Lucerne problems

Problem areas named in the 128 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	76
Fuel/Propulsion System	36
Structure	9
Engine	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	7
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	6
Steering	6
Air Bags	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Unknown Or Other	4

What owners report

2026-04-10, Visibility/Wiper
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the windshield wipers became inoperable, causing the driver's visibility to be significantly reduced and severely rendering the safe operation of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

2026-04-07, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to safely drive onto the shoulder, and the tow truck was contacted. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel relay had failed. The contact was informed that the relay had failed due to the location under the driver’s side rear seat, and while touching the motor terminal. The contact stated that there was a TSB associated with the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

2026-02-28, Seats
Woke up to my passenger seat burnt up, liquid oozing out the burnt up seat and wires and metal sticking out. Looks like the fire started under the seat.

2024-11-01, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon inspection he became aware that one of the relays from the electric fuel pump under the rear passenger’s seat needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuel pump relay prong base had melted due to overheating. In addition, the contact stated that the fuse was a 10.01 AMP instead of a 5 AMP which could have caused the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred 2 days later. The manufacturer was made not aware of the failure. The

2024-08-01, Fuel/Propulsion System
The car died suddenly and would not start, with no warnings or codes. Towed it to a Midas repair shop and it was diagnosed as a corroded Low Profile Fuel Pump relay. This was replaced, and the car ran fine for 3 days before going dead in the middle of driving and left me stranded in an intersection. Had to get it towed back to Midas where it was more accurately diagnosed that the issue with the relay was being caused by a faulty Rear Electrical Center. Both of these parts have been recalled, and I have only owned this car for a little over a year. It has only around 40,000 miles on it. Despite this recall, upon taking the car to the local Buick dealership, they stated they could not cover th

2009 Buick Lucerne questions

Does the 2009 Buick Lucerne have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Buick Lucerne: Electrical System:Ignition; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buick Lucerne?

Based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (76), Fuel/Propulsion System (36), Structure (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Buick Lucerne 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.