Model year
2012 Buick LaCrosse
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 206 complaints for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (61), ENGINE (46), SUSPENSION (29). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 169 complaints
- 2012 206 complaints
- 2013 129 complaints
- 2014 63 complaints
- 2015 44 complaints
- 2016 48 complaints
- 2017 36 complaints
- 2018 12 complaints
- 2019 7 complaints
Recalls
21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
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,…
20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
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,…
14V447000 · Jul 23, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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…
13V173000 · May 6, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This…
11V404000 · Aug 3, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE…
Complaints
206 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ13003 | Generator Control Module Fires · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Jul 5, 2013 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| AQ14001 | Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | May 2, 2014 | May 22, 2016 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | — |
| eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| LaCrosse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| LaCrosse eAssist · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Buick LaCrosse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.