11
recalls
The Buick Verano has 11 recalls covering 83,379 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (6). The 2017 Buick Verano earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 8 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 2014: 6
Units affected
83K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2017
Complaints, 12 mo
8
-50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
5 rated versions, model years 2013 to 2017
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk | |||
| 2013 | 4 DR · FWD | 11.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Buick Verano, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
8 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system123
- Engine110
- Air bags93
- Power train52
- Steering50
- Unknown or other48
- Electronic stability control (esc)26
- Complaints
- 441
- Crashes reported
- 19
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buick Verano by component
- Air bags7 · 71K units
- Electrical system1 · 8,367 units
- Equipment1 · 2,990 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 189 units
- Power train1 · 355 units
Buick Verano recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Buick Verano recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2017 Buick Verano. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buick Verano have?
11 recalls cover the Buick Verano, for 83,379 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (7 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Buick Verano?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 11.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Buick Verano?
Electrical system: named in 123 of the 441 safety complaints about the Buick Verano, then engine (110). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.