Buick problems, recalls & safety data
Every Buick model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
19,880
NHTSA owner complaints
135
recall campaigns
121
defect investigations
20
models with problem data
Buick models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Lesabre | 3,692 | 19 | 4 |
| Buick Regal | 3,199 | 26 | 30 |
| Buick Enclave | 2,461 | 16 | 29 |
| Buick Lacrosse | 2,096 | 13 | 24 |
| Buick Century | 1,781 | 19 | 6 |
| Buick Park Avenue | 1,305 | 15 | 5 |
| Buick Rendezvous | 1,237 | 6 | 9 |
| Buick Lucerne | 943 | 6 | 6 |
| Buick Encore | 580 | 8 | 13 |
| Buick Skylark | 476 | 9 | 3 |
| Buick Verano | 430 | 5 | 11 |
| Buick Rainier | 390 | 4 | 10 |
| Buick Roadmaster | 320 | 5 | — |
| Buick Riviera | 246 | 4 | 1 |
| Buick Terraza | 207 | 3 | 3 |
| Buick Encore GX | 197 | 5 | 3 |
| Buick Envision | 192 | 6 | 9 |
| Buick Envista | 78 | 2 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas across Buick vehicles
Electrical System 3,704Engine and Engine Cooling 2,059Air Bags 2,042Steering 1,847Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,773Engine 1,708Power Train 1,660Exterior Lighting 1,213
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureEngineering Analysis EA20002 · opened Aug 31, 2020 · closed Aug 30, 2024
- Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureRecall Query RQ19003 · opened May 28, 2019 · closed Aug 31, 2020
- Loss of HeadlightsRecall Query RQ17002 · opened Apr 24, 2017 · closed Mar 29, 2021
- Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/StallAudit Query AQ14001 · opened May 2, 2014 · closed May 22, 2016