Rear ended in an accident & my air bags did not deploy
2014 Buick LaCrosse airbags problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
5crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 7 airbags complaints filed for the 2014 Buick LaCrosse, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
2014 Buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to customer reimbursement request form and gm recall notice 16007. *smd the consumer attached the air bag recall notice. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Buick lacrosse. Another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle while it was stationary. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the stomach, leg, head, and right shoulder, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer collision lot. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 Buick LaCrosse?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 32,594 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Buick/LaCrosse.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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