Does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Buick Lesabre as of October 27, 2026.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (25 complaints), followed by power train (8).

How many 2005 Buick Lesabre complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 77 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Buick Lesabre recalls and problems

No recalls and 77 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Buick Lesabre.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Buick Lesabre recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system25
Power train8
Air bags5
Engine5
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Suspension5
Tires5
Exterior lighting4
Fuel system, gasoline4
Service brakes4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 28, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline · 92,647 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel gauge sensors failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor failed to provide adequate information regarding the fuel level. The fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…

Nov 14, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel gauge false reading. Hard shift's

May 14, 2021 · Engine
ENGINE INTAKE GASKET FAILURE

Jan 30, 2021 · Power train · 92,000 miles
THE TRANSMISSION RARELY SLIPS CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I MUST PULL OVER SHIFT OFF THE VEHICLE AND START IT AGAIN.

Feb 2, 2020 · Exterior lighting · 175,000 miles
THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT IS NOT THE BULB AS THE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN I LOCK OR UNLOCK THE CAR USING THE FOB. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS JUST STOPPED WORKING, THIS WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH NO STREET LIGHTS. I JUST HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP TWO MONTHS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM…

Lesabre model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	2	310	15	12
2003	1	164	9	4
2004	0	162	4	5
2005	0	77	6	3
2006	0	3	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 Lesabre has the most complaints (669). All Buick Lesabre years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Buick Lesabre have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Buick Lesabre as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Lesabre?: Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (25 complaints), followed by power train (8).
How many 2005 Buick Lesabre complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 77 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 28, 2025.