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2012 Buick LaCrosse recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 206
Latest campaign: Dec 22, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	Dec 22, 2021	21V00F000 20V764000
Seats	1	Jul 23, 2014	14V447000
Electrical system	1	May 6, 2013	13V173000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Aug 3, 2011	11V404000

Safety recalls5

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
May 6, 201313V173000	Electrical system If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V173000 What's wrong 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 could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light. Risk If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk. Remedy GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136. Campaign NHTSA 13V173000 · May 6, 2013
Aug 3, 201111V404000	Electronic stability control (ESC) THE IMPROPER DIAGNOSING MAY CAUSE THE ESC TO FALSELY ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND DECELERATION, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V404000 What's wrong 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 STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT IF A SENSOR WERE TO MALFUNCTION, AND THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, AS REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD. Risk THE IMPROPER DIAGNOSING MAY CAUSE THE ESC TO FALSELY ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND DECELERATION, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE'S DESIRED PATH OF TRAVEL AND DESIRED VEHICLE SPEED, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080. Campaign NHTSA 11V404000 · Aug 3, 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).

Owner complaints by component206

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

206Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	62	30	2	1	1
Engine	46	22	0	1	0
Suspension	31	15	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	25	12	1	0	0
Steering	24	12	3	0	1
Power train	24	12	1	0	0
Unknown or other	18	9	0	0	0
Service brakes	16	8	0	1	1
Vehicle speed control	12	6	3	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	8	4	0	0	0
Structure	7	3	2	0	1
Seats	6	3	0	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	5	2	0	0	0
Wheels	5	2	0	0	0
Air bags	4	2	1	0	1

8 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, merged from NHTSA model names LaCrosse, Lacrosse Eassist.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“**Subject:** Formal Safety Defect Complaint: Premature Failure of Completed Recall Remedy (NHTSA Campaign 13V173000 / GM Recall 13136) Resulting in Sudden Loss of Power Steering **VEHICLE INFORMATION** *…”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11765050
Electrical system
“Shows service stability track”
Filed 07/30/2026 · ODI 11753857
Unknown or other
“I was driving my car the engine turned off by itself everything locked up when i stop i tried to start it again and it just clicked, I thought it was the battery got a new battery started up drove it about a half mile…”
Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750340

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2012 Buick LaCrosse recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 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 2012 Buick LaCrosse recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: seats (1), electrical system (1), electronic stability control (ESC) (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 62 complaints out of 206 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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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