Does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse, including Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2016 Buick LaCrosse problems?

Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (12), power train (7), air bags (6), vehicle speed control (6).

How much does a 2016 Buick LaCrosse cost to own for 5 years?

About $41,203 over 5 years ($687/month) at an estimated $13,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2016 Buick LaCrosse

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 71/100. Expect about $41,203 to own it for five years, or $687 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 48 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 48
5-yr cost: $41k
MPG (EPA): 21

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Ownership Score

2016 Buick LaCrosse vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2016 Buick LaCrosse. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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 Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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 driver and front passenger.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $13,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$41,203

$687/month · $0.69/mile

Depreciation	$2,941
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$9,570
Maintenance	$7,320
Repairs	$4,000
Loan interest	$3,592
Taxes & fees	$1,780

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

48 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire

Steering12
Power Train7
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes4

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2016 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD

What to check on a used 2016 Buick LaCrosse

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.
Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Buick LaCrosse a good car to buy?: The 2016 Buick LaCrosse earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 71/100. Expect about $41,203 to own it for five years, or $687 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 48 complaints.
Does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse, including Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2016 Buick LaCrosse problems?: Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (12), power train (7), air bags (6), vehicle speed control (6).
How much does a 2016 Buick LaCrosse cost to own for 5 years?: About $41,203 over 5 years ($687/month) at an estimated $13,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.