2011 Buick Lacrosse Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or…
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Suspension: rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021,…
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Power adjust (seats)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014.…
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Electrical heating element (visibility)
General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems". On these vehicles, the software in the electronic climate control (ecc) module may disable the ability…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ecc module free of charge. The safety recall began on march 11, 2011. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,723 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact purchased a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. A”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2026 · Electrical system
“I am reporting a serious safety defect involving a 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL. The vehicle has repeatedly shut off while being driven, creating a dangerous situation. The issue first occurred in January”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 14, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse (LaCrosse AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Buick Lacrosse model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Lacrosse model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Buick Lacrosse | 4 | 315 |
| 2006 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 299 |
| 2007 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 250 |
| 2008 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 250 |
| 2009 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 106 |
| 2010 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 189 |
| 2011 Buick Lacrosse | 4 | 169 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 206 |
| 2013 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 129 |
| 2014 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 63 |
| 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 44 |
| 2016 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 48 |
| 2017 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 36 |
| 2018 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2011 Buick Lacrosse
How do I know if my 2011 Buick Lacrosse has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 Buick Lacrosse; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V149000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
- Encore601 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.