Buick problems, recalls & safety data
Every Buick model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
19,946
NHTSA owner complaints
136
recall campaigns
122
defect investigations
20
models with problem data
Buick models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Lesabre | 3,694 | 19 | 4 |
| Buick Regal | 3,218 | 27 | 30 |
| Buick Enclave | 2,472 | 16 | 29 |
| Buick Lacrosse | 2,102 | 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 | 583 | 8 | 13 |
| Buick Skylark | 476 | 9 | 3 |
| Buick Verano | 431 | 5 | 11 |
| Buick Rainier | 390 | 4 | 10 |
| Buick Roadmaster | 320 | 5 | — |
| Buick Riviera | 246 | 4 | 1 |
| Buick Encore GX | 209 | 5 | 4 |
| Buick Terraza | 207 | 3 | 3 |
| Buick Envision | 196 | 6 | 9 |
| Buick Envista | 85 | 2 | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across Buick vehicles
Electrical System 3,731Engine and Engine Cooling 2,062Air Bags 2,047Steering 1,849Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,774Engine 1,719Power Train 1,675Exterior Lighting 1,215
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Electronic Brake Module Component FailureEngineering Analysis EA26006 · opened Aug 21, 2026 · open
- 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