RecallMyCar

2002 Buick Lesabre Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2002 Buick Lesabre, and owners have filed 310 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
310
owner complaints to NHTSA
15 / 12
complaints citing a crash / fire
21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2002 Buick Lesabre

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 02V222000 Reported 133,221 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger, MINI vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

  2. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 02V067000 Reported 249 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Buick Lesabre have filed 310 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 37 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“On May 2, 2026, I received a letter by mail from Kumho Tires regarding a set of tires that I purchased, in December 2023; DOT # 2222 and 2223, size, 225/60 R16 98T. In their letter they state that tir”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2026 · Tires

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle smoke was present coming from under the hood and a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2021 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2002 Buick LeSabre. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21 mpg
City / Highway17 / 27
FuelRegular
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Buick Lesabre model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Lesabre model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Buick Lesabre10
1970 Buick Lesabre20
1971 Buick Lesabre31
1972 Buick Lesabre10
1974 Buick Lesabre10
1975 Buick Lesabre30
1976 Buick Lesabre20
1977 Buick Lesabre31
1978 Buick Lesabre20
1979 Buick Lesabre21
1981 Buick Lesabre30
1982 Buick Lesabre11
1983 Buick Lesabre01
1984 Buick Lesabre25
1985 Buick Lesabre15
1986 Buick Lesabre216
1987 Buick Lesabre440
1988 Buick Lesabre321
1989 Buick Lesabre227
1990 Buick Lesabre046
1991 Buick Lesabre030
1992 Buick Lesabre2189
1993 Buick Lesabre1194
1994 Buick Lesabre0158
1995 Buick Lesabre1178
1996 Buick Lesabre298
1997 Buick Lesabre2394
1998 Buick Lesabre1400
1999 Buick Lesabre2209
2000 Buick Lesabre5669
2001 Buick Lesabre0328
2002 Buick Lesabre2310
2003 Buick Lesabre1164
2004 Buick Lesabre0162
2005 Buick Lesabre077
2006 Buick Lesabre03

Checking a specific 2002 Buick Lesabre

How do I know if my 2002 Buick Lesabre 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Buick Lesabre; 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 02V067000).

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

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.