MYRModel Year Report

2015 Buick Lacrosse

▲ Better than typical
2015 Buick Lacrosse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:34.332Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Lacrosse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 249 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2011: 168 complaints 2011 2012: 201 complaints 2013: 127 complaints 2013 2014: 62 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 46 complaints 2017: 34 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2019
2015: 44 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005314
2006299
2007249
2008250
2009106
2010189
2011168
2012201
2013127
201462
201544
201646
201734
201812
20196

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 25%

25% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle spun uncontrollably and crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle and the door caved in.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220929

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH DRIVERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180417

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, A DEER STRUCK THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT FULLY INFLATE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161114

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while making a right turn and attempted to depress the brake pedal but failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210625

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSS TIE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151006

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151019 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015.

Campaign 15V666000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V666000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Buick Lacrosse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Lacrosse?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Lacrosse have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.