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recalls
The Buick Lucerne has 6 recalls covering 5.41 million vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (4). The 2011 Buick Lucerne earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 9 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2007: 4
Units affected
5.41M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2011
Complaints, 12 mo
9
+50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk | |||
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Buick Lucerne, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
9 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system399
- Fuel/propulsion system106
- Structure101
- Steering83
- Air bags79
- Engine77
- Vehicle speed control45
- Complaints
- 943
- Crashes reported
- 74
- Fires reported
- 50
- People injured
- 60
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buick Lucerne by component
- Electrical system4 · 5.38M units
- Steering1 · 13K units
- Structure1 · 17K units
Buick Lucerne recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2014 | Buick Lacrosse, Lucerne; Cadillac Deville, DTS and 2 more (2000-2014): Electrical systemNo. 14V355000 | Crash risk | 3,141,731 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS (2010-2011): Electrical systemNo. 10V553000 | Fire | 13,780 |
| Jun 4, 2010 | Buick Enclave, Lucerne; Cadillac CTS, DTS and 14 more (2006-2009): Electrical systemNo. 10V240000 | Fire | 1,365,070 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | Buick Enclave, Lucerne; Cadillac DTS, Escalade and 12 more (2006-2008): Electrical systemNo. 08V441000 | Fire | 857,735 |
| Oct 4, 2007 | Buick Lucerne; Cadillac CTS (2007): StructureNo. 07V468000 | Crash risk | 16,677 |
| Apr 5, 2006 | Buick Lucerne; Cadillac DTS (2006): SteeringNo. 06V105000 | Fire | 12,862 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Buick Lucerne recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2014 Buick Lucerne. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buick Lucerne have?
6 recalls cover the Buick Lucerne, for 5.41 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2011 Buick Lucerne?
4 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 2 and rollover 5 stars, with a 10.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Buick Lucerne?
Electrical system: named in 399 of the 943 safety complaints about the Buick Lucerne, then fuel/propulsion system (106). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.