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…
2016 Buick LacrosseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2016 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 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 August 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Buick Lacrosse has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Steering
7Power train
6Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
3Forward collision avoidance
3Engine
3Electrical system
2Seat belts
1211 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| 11 other systems | 12 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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…
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
2016 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
2016 Buick Lacrosse safety ratings
2016 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD 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.
While driving down the road goin around 45 mph all of a sudden my steering wheel got so stiff I could hardly steer the car off the road and out of traffic. I didn't hit anything, my power steering just stopped. I put the car into park and turned off the ignition after a few minutes I started it…
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that occasionally while his wife was driving in rainy or snowy conditions, the check power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after it had stopped raining or snowing, the vehicle regained power steering…
My steering wheel is locking up as I am driving. Very scary and dangerous where my dealership I lease car from (sunset dealership).,Lompoc,CA has found no codes dealing with the situation twice.
Own a 2016 Lacrosse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.