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2011 Buick LaCrosse recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 169
Latest campaign: Dec 22, 2021

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Dec 22, 2021	21V00F000 20V764000
Seats	1	Jul 23, 2014	14V447000
Visibility	1	Mar 4, 2011	11V149000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 22, 2021Latest campaign


Dec 22, 202121V00F000	Suspension: rear A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00F000 What's wrong 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 York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture. Risk A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633. Campaign NHTSA 21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
Dec 21, 202020V764000	Suspension: rear A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V764000 What's wrong 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 York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture. Risk A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930. Campaign NHTSA 20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
Jul 23, 201414V447000	Seats: front assembly power adjust If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V447000 What's wrong 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 passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position. Risk If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271. Campaign NHTSA 14V447000 · Jul 23, 2014
Mar 4, 201111V149000	Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system windshield IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V149000 What's wrong 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 TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE. Risk IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. 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. Campaign NHTSA 11V149000 · Mar 4, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component169

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

169Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

12Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	32	19	0	1	0
Engine	30	18	1	1	0
Suspension	27	16	3	0	1
Power train	19	11	2	0	0
Service brakes	18	11	4	0	1
Visibility/wiper	14	8	0	0	0
Steering	12	7	4	0	1
Unknown or other	12	7	0	0	0
Air bags	11	7	6	0	8
Visibility	9	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	9	5	2	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	5	1	0	0
Seats	9	5	0	0	1
Structure	8	5	2	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	5	3	1	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750433
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 2026.”
Filed 04/14/2026 · ODI 11731073
Suspension
“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to use the defroster, the HVAC system was not working properly, and paper towels were used to wipe the inside and outside windshield.”
Filed 10/27/2025 · ODI 11695748

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2011 Buick LaCrosse recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse. The most recent, 21V00F000 (reported December 22, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2011 Buick LaCrosse recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: seats (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 169 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.

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