Does the 2002 Buick LeSabre have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Buick LeSabre recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Buick LeSabre?

310 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Buick LeSabre recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Buick LeSabre. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buick dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2002 Buick LeSabre recalls, newest first

August 9, 2002NHTSA 02V222000133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 6, 2002NHTSA 02V067000249 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
Consequence: If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 310 complaints about the 2002 Buick LeSabre with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 12
Injuries reported: 18
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Power window devices and controls82
Structure33
Air bags26
Visibility21
Service brakes18

Other 2002 Buick models

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2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2002 Buick LeSabre have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Buick LeSabre recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Buick LeSabre?: 310 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.