2019 Buick Lacrosse recalls

2 safety recalls, 12 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2019
2Recalls
12Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2019 Buick Lacrosse recall list

Power Train recall

20V-668
October 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Safety risk
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

18V-576
August 30, 2018 · General Motors LLC
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

2019 Buick Lacrosse owner complaints

12 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine6
Unknown or Other5
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Suspension1

Recent complaints

October 10, 2026Suspension

Electronic struts have been discontinued but not replaced with better struts leaving me to drive with worn, unsafe struts.

May 13, 2026Unknown or Other

When I come to a stop and the auto stop/start disengages the car makes a grinding noise

July 30, 2025EngineFuel/Propulsion System

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.

February 12, 2024Electrical SystemEngine

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

October 31, 2022Unknown 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 & Sons. Onc

2019 Buick Lacrosse crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2019 Buick Lacrosse: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 9.9%.

2019 Buick Lacrosse recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Buick Lacrosse. The most recent, filed October 29, 2020, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2019 Buick Lacrosse problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (6 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2019 Buick Lacrosse safe?

The 2019 Buick Lacrosse earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Buick Lacrosse?

Contact any authorized Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Lacrosse, Lacrosse Hybrid.