2015 Buick Lacrosse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,495miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse, 16% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,495 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Takata recall, the engine stalled while driving the car especially during turns. The car continued to hesitate to stall in traffic. The car vibrated nearby the steering column while driving in traffic. The car floor appeared to cave in on the left side on the driver's side. The heater failed to blow out hot air. The telephone calls were distorted as evidenced by being unable to hear the caller.”
NHTSA complaint #10891813, filed 2016-07, 3,690 miles“The contact owned a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Both drivers sustained major injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11088636, filed 2018-04, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. While attempting to park, the vehicle independently surged forward, went over a railroad cross tie, and crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 01/21/16”
NHTSA complaint #10780211, filed 2015-10, 15,495 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle spun uncontrollably and crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle and the door caved in. The contact hit the left side of her head against the front driver's side window. The air bags failed to deploy. The fire department assisted the contact out of the vehicle by cutting the driver-side door. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of emergency units. The contact sustained soreness on the left side of her body, from the neck down to the legs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11487099, filed 2022-09, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, a deer struck the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side steering wheel air bag deployed, but did not fully inflate. There were no injuries. A police report was filed and the insurance company was notified. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where and was awaiting inspection from the insurance company. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v651000 (air bags, seat belts). The contact had a repair appointment at a local dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925777, filed 2016-11, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V666000Oct 16, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2015, Chevrolet Malibu 2015, Camaro 2015 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 7 | 16% |
| 2014 | 8 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 27 | 25% |
| 2008 | 77 | 31% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 34 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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