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2019 Buick Lacrosse HybridRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid. Most complaints involve engine (3) and fuel/propulsion system (1). NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
5
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
5 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2020 – Jul 2025
- Engine3
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
- Other / unknown2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Engine
3 reports
“When accelerating to get on to highway pushing on pedal but nothing happens, have to get pushing up and down until it goes. Has done this four time's and dealer says Buick has no fix for it. Have almost got rear ended twice.”
Fuel/propulsion system
1 report
Electrical system
1 report
“The contact owns a 2019 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the engine fan failed to shut off after turning off the vehicle. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling in a drive-thru with the temperature gauge reading that the engine was in the cold position. The driver then drove at speeds between 60 - 70 MPH; after arriving at the residence, the engine fan failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery, and all the system functions were reset, and the fan shut off. The failure had become more persistent over time. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer due to the fault codes being erased after disconnecting the battery. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 4 DR FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026Vehicle 13093
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2019 Lacrosse Hybrid questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 12, 2026.
What are the most common 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (3), fuel/propulsion system (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
How safe is the 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026