repaired · 2024 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Buick LacrosseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 130 owner complaints about the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V00F000 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Buick Lacrosse has problems
130 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
55Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
31Engine
27Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
24Steering1 crash/fire/injury
12Power train
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Air bags
4Structure
2212 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 55 | 3 |
| Engine | 31 | 0 |
| Suspension | 27 | 1 |
| Steering | 24 | 1 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 22 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Buick Lacrosse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Suspension: rear
Risk. A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 electrical system complaints. 84% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles32under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Lacrosse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lacrosse median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Buick Lacrosse safety ratings
2013 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, and the recalls they led to.
- Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/StallNo recall
- Generator Control Module FiresNo recall
In owners' words
What Lacrosse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, NHTSA 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power. After car setr for a period of time, when started Battery voltage is approximately 14.5 volts until the battery light…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Buick LaCrosse on March 3, 2024. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The odometer was reported at 118,000 during the sale. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was provided with an auto report in which…
The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the…
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