repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
2015 Buick LacrosseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2015 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-437 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Buick Lacrosse has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Steering
9Electrical system
7Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Exterior lighting
2Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
2Vehicle speed control
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 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 · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not…
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.
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Buick Lacrosse safety ratings
2015 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Lacrosse owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on a main road and attempting to make a right turn, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become increasingly difficult to steer. The message "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed. The…
My wife was driving and went to turn the vehicle and the steering locked up momentarily. She drove directly home a block away and pulled into the garage. When attempting to take the car for service it would not turn in either direction.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the steering wheel did not have power steering. The warning message "Service Power Steering" was illuminated. The contact was able to take the vehicle to the dealer by forcefully steering the…
Own a 2015 Lacrosse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.