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Buick LeSabre Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign on record across 1 model year of the Buick LeSabre. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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1
Recall Campaigns
2561
Owner Complaints
151
Reported Injuries
6
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years150 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2003

Affected Model Years

20031R · 115C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Airbag1 campaign (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Buick LeSabre

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
189
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
148
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
95
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
89
AIR BAGS
88
STRUCTURE
84
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
72
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
66
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
65
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
62

Based on 2,561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 6 deaths and 151 injuries reported.

All Buick LeSabre Recall Campaigns

#02V2220002003 Buick LeSabreAirbag
Issued: Sep 8, 2002

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Risk: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER O…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#02V222000MY 2003

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Buick LeSabre Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Buick LeSabre have?
The Buick LeSabre has 1 recall campaign in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2003 through 2003.
Is my LeSabre under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled LeSabre year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2003 Buick LeSabre has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a LeSabre recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a LeSabre?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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