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Buick Lacrosse 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

130Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints 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.

Electrical System55 complaints

55 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V097000, 13V173000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension27 complaints

27 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V764000, 21V00F000, 21V633000.

Steering24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 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.

13V097000Reported March 15, 2013 - 26,582 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 26,582 vehicles across all affected models.

13V173000Reported May 6, 2013 - 42,904 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 42,904 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.

21V633000Reported August 12, 2021 - 32,894 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 32,894 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ14001Opened May 2, 2014 - Closed May 22, 2016

Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ13003Opened July 5, 2013 - Closed July 22, 2014

Generator Control Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20139
20145
20153
20168
201715
201811
201912
20207
202129
20227
20235
20246
20259
20264
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.