Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | −88% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2016 | 59 | −37% | 2 | Airbag | Average |
| 2015 | 59 | −38% | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2014 | 101 | 1.6× | 6 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2013 | 107 | 1.6× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
| 2012 | 106 | 1.6× | 3 | Engine | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median Verano year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Verano problems
Latest Buick Verano recalls
Air bags › Side/window
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025.
Air bags › Side/window
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024.
Air bags › Side/window
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Verano should you avoid?
2012, 2014 and 2013 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Verano years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2012.
What is the best year for the Buick Verano?
2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other Verano years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Buick Verano problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (123), engine & cooling (113) and air bags (93). Electrical complaints peak in the 2014 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Verano had?
11 recalls across 2012–2017. The model year with the most is 2014. See all Buick Verano recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.