2012 Buick Lacrosse Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle is stalling and takes a long time to crank after re-fueling. I took the vehicle to a local dealership and they are suggesting that the purge valve selonoid needs to be replaced, how may other complaints have been reported? Please advise if there will be any action taken regarding this. As soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11144858, filed 2018-11, 100,000 miles“Head rest is angled too far forward - there is no way to adjust the angle (only up and down height). This creates neck pain, back pain, etc. There is no way to adjust where my head is not forced into my chin if I fully rest my shoulders on the seat. I fear a severe neck injury if ever in a crash in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10480642, filed 2012-10, 2,300 miles“The blind spots on this vehicle are outrageous. The front seat head restraint are so big it is not possible to look out the drivers side rear window when backing up. I would remove the headrests to make the car safer for others ( the ones you can't see), but they cannot be removed. The deck lid is so high that the rear view mirror shows only one half of the outside - the rest of the mirror shows the interior of the car. The pillar between the rear side windows and the back window is so wide this also obscures the view when backing up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524719, filed 2013-07, 150 miles“Improperly calibrated Stabilitrak ESC system. Accelerator pedal position sensors 1-2 5v reference 3 circuit Heated oxygen 2 sensor Car is losing power and esc light is on along with check engine light”
NHTSA complaint #11652672, filed 2025-04“Headrests are angled too dramatically and impair visibility, driver comfort and also seem to be a safety risk. The angle is not adjustable, and the discomfort provided renders them unusable, forcing the driver to lean forward perpetually. They are not removable, and can only go up/down, which actually makes it even more uncomfortable.”
NHTSA complaint #10560675, filed 2014-01Related recalls
- 14V447000Jul 23, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2011–2012, Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2012, GMC Terrain 2010–2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology