Buick problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 3,061 safety complaints with NHTSA about Buick vehicles in our database, and Buick has issued 90 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
3,061
Recalls
90
Models
17

Buick models with the most complaints

  • Enclave · worst year 2014
    1,096 complaints
  • Lacrosse · worst year 2012
    413 complaints
  • Encore · worst year 2017
    389 complaints
  • Regal · worst year 2011
    263 complaints
  • Encore GX · worst year 2020
    235 complaints
  • Envision · worst year 2017
    202 complaints
  • Verano · worst year 2014
    161 complaints
  • Lucerne · worst year 2008
    108 complaints
  • Envista · worst year 2024
    95 complaints
  • Rainier
    14 complaints

All Buick models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Buick Enclave2008–20261,096252014
Buick Lacrosse2005–2019413212012
Buick Encore2013–2022389132017
Buick Regal2011–2020263172011
Buick Encore GX2020–202623542020
Buick Envision2016–202620292017
Buick Verano2012–2017161112014
Buick Lucerne2006–201110832008
Buick Envista2024–20269522024
Buick Cascada2016–2019471—
Buick Regal Tourx2018–2020150—
Buick Rainier2005–2007145—
Buick Rendezvous2005–2007110—
Buick Terraza2005–200861—
Buick Lesabre200550—
Buick Century200510—
Buick Terraza CXL200701—

Recent Buick recalls

  • Recall 26V539000Aug 20, 2026306,511 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V113000Feb 26, 202617,050 vehicles

    Risk: Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehicles

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 25V764000Nov 6, 20252,099 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 24V710000Sep 25, 2024527 vehicles

    Risk: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V870000Dec 21, 202320,712 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 23V744000Nov 6, 202360,154 vehicles

    Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V674000Sep 20, 20239,264 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 23V516000Jul 27, 2023767 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 23V334000May 10, 2023995,085 vehicles

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology