Does the 2013 Buick Verano have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Buick Verano, the most recent reported on July 27, 2023 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Verano?

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (33 complaints), followed by electrical system (23).

How many 2013 Buick Verano complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 107 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Buick Verano recalls and problems

3 recalls and 107 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Buick Verano.

recalls

107

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.

2013 Buick Verano recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 23V516000 · reported July 27, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 767 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

Electrical system: ignition · Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · reported July 5, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 8,367 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
The risk: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Equipment: electrical

NHTSA campaign 14V417000 · reported July 2, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 2,990 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
The risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.

Most reported problems

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

Engine33
Electrical system23
Air bags18
Steering14
Unknown or other14
Power train13
Tires9
Wheels7
Structure5
Electronic stability control (ESC)4

What owners report

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

Aug 12, 2026 · Air bags
My service airbag light continues to come on when driving. I was told there was a recall on the airbags a few years ago, but my VIN number was not included in that recall. I purchased this car from Carmax in 2018. I was told there were no recalls on my car at time of purchase and it was not having a problem at that…

Jun 17, 2026 · Tires
the passenger front sidewall of the tire has a bubble. The tire is a Goodyear LS-2 235/45R18 is the model. I felt very unsafe do drive on a defected tire. The tire dealer told me it was not a defect and i would have to replace the tire at full cost. There was no warning of a problem with the tire. i discovered it…

May 28, 2026 · Air bags · 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA…

Jan 28, 2025 · Air bags
My driver side air bag notification keeps coming on. On and off, while I'm driving. My electrical system is odd. I can not charge any devices and my screen will turn off while I'm driving. I'm giving today's date, but this is an ongoing problem for at least a year.

Oct 16, 2024 · Power train · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off on an inclined driveway, the vehicle rolled away. The contact had accidentally not shifted out of the drive gear position. The contact was able to jump back in the vehicle where he pressed the brake pedal and shifted into the park…

Verano model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	3	106	8	1
2013	3	107	4	1
2014	6	101	3	1
2015	0	59	2	1
2016	2	59	1	1

Across all years, the 2013 Verano has the most complaints (107). All Buick Verano years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Buick Verano have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Buick Verano, the most recent reported on July 27, 2023 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Verano?: Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (33 complaints), followed by electrical system (23).
How many 2013 Buick Verano complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 107 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 12, 2026.