2015 Buick Lacrosse vs 2016 Buick Lacrosse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 2016 Buick Lacrosse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,574 | 1,239 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Buick Lacrosse |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.