Model Year Problem Record

Buick Lacrosse 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

169Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension27 complaints

27 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V764000, 21V00F000.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V149000.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V447000.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V149000Reported March 4, 2011 - 10,179 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 10,179 vehicles across all affected models.

14V447000Reported July 23, 2014 - 414,333 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 414,333 vehicles across all affected models.

20V764000Reported December 21, 2020 - 220,006 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 220,006 vehicles across all affected models.

21V00F000Reported December 22, 2021 - 4,271 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 4,271 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20102

201119

201210

20136

201411

201515

201612

201713

201815

201915

202013

202121

20226

20235

20242

20252

20262

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.