2016 Buick Verano air bags problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Buick Verano — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related issue involving my 2016 Buick Verano. At approximately 112,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a major transmission failure that significantly affected drivability. Shortly thereafter, an airbag warning light illuminated, indicating a…”
filed Feb 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Buick Verano. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side seat sensor failed to detect a passenger in the seat. The “Air Bag Off” and “Service Air Bag” messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…”
filed Aug 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Verano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Verano | 10 | 17% |
| 2014 Verano | 13 | 13% |
| 2013 Verano | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 Verano | 27 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Buick Verano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.