Buick Verano recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 441 owner complaints for the Buick Verano (model years 2012–2017). The most reported problem area is electrical system (123 complaints), followed by engine (110 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 59 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 101 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 107 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 106 | 8 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (107), 2012 (106) and 2014 (101). Among model years at least two years old, the 2017 has the fewest complaints on file (9).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Verano model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 123 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine | 110 | 5 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 93 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 52 | 6 of 6 | |
| Steering | 50 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V764000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 2,099 |
| 23V870000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 20,712 |
| 23V674000 | Sep 20, 2023 | Air bags: side/window | 2014 | 9,264 |
| 23V516000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2013 | 767 |
| 16V595000 | Aug 11, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2016 | 189 |
| 16V502000 | Jul 5, 2016 | Electrical system: ignition | 2013–2014, 2016–2017 | 8,367 |
| 14V417000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Equipment: electrical | 2013–2014 | 2,990 |
| 14V300000 | Jun 6, 2014 | Air bags | 2012 | 31,520 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 19 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 17 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.