Buick Verano problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 161 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Buick Verano (2012–2017). The 2014 Verano has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
161
Recalls
11
Model years
6
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

27201232201337201429201528201682017
NHTSA complaints per Buick Verano model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Buick Verano years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Buick Verano — 37 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2012 Buick Verano — 27 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Engine
  3. 2013 Buick Verano — 32 complaints; top problem: Engine
  4. 2015 Buick Verano — 29 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2016 Buick Verano — 28 complaints; top problem: Airbags

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (8 complaints).

Every Buick Verano model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Verano81001Electrical System
2016 Verano280002Airbags
2015 Verano290000Electrical System
2014 Verano370036Electrical System
2013 Verano320003Engine
2012 Verano272003Engine

Most common Buick Verano problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    52 complaints
  • Airbags
    43 complaints
  • Engine
    39 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    24 complaints
  • Steering
    21 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    18 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    7 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

2020202120232025
Complaints about the Buick Verano received by NHTSA each month.

Buick Verano recalls

  • Recall 25V764000Nov 6, 20252,099 vehiclesModel years 2014

    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 23V870000Dec 21, 202320,712 vehiclesModel years 2014

    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 23V674000Sep 20, 20239,264 vehiclesModel years 2014

    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 vehiclesModel years 2013

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

  • Recall 16V595000Aug 11, 2016189 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the fuel line contacts the engine, the fuel line may wear, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V502000Jul 5, 20168,367 vehiclesModel years 2013–2017

    Risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V417000Jul 2, 20142,990 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

  • Recall 14V300000Jun 6, 201431,520 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V092000Feb 21, 2014355 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 13V023000Jan 24, 20134,167 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V522000Oct 31, 20122,949 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Other Buick models

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