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2018 Buick LaCrosse recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 29, 202020V668000 | Power train: automatic transmissionMissing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V668000
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| Aug 30, 201818V576000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V576000
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| May 31, 201818V358000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 42 |
| Engine | 4 | 33 |
| Power train | 3 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
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 Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Power train
“When I get to a stop sign, and a stop light, when trying to accelerate after a complete stop, the car would struggle to accelerate to go forward.”
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2018 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated the hand controls were not working properly. While driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond.”
- Engine
“The 3.6 liter engine in my 2018 Buick Lacrosse Avenir only has 53,939 when we experienced a thermostat failure. The engine temperature was dead cold, and the dual electric fans were running non-stop.”
Other Buick LaCrosse model years
- 20192 recalls7 complaints
- 20183 recalls12 complaints
- 20172 recalls36 complaints
- 20162 recalls48 complaints
- 20153 recalls44 complaints
- 20145 recalls63 complaints
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Other Buick models
- 2018 Enclave0 recalls65 complaints
- 2018 Regal3 recalls33 complaints
- 2018 Encore0 recalls74 complaints
- 2018 Envision0 recalls15 complaints
- 2018 Cascada0 recalls11 complaints
- 2005 LeSabre0 recalls77 complaints
- 2007 Rendezvous0 recalls43 complaints
- 2011 Lucerne2 recalls49 complaints
- 2005 Century0 recalls19 complaints
- 2017 Verano1 recall9 complaints
- 2007 Rainier5 recalls38 complaints
- 2020 Encore GX2 recalls70 complaints
2018 Buick LaCrosse recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Buick LaCrosse have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick LaCrosse. The most recent, 20V668000 (reported October 29, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Buick LaCrosse?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (42%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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