Buick Verano: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Buick Verano model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 106 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 66.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 106 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 43.4 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 101 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 73.3 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 37.9 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44.1 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Across 5 model years, the 2014 Buick Verano carries the highest severity index (73.3, driven by electrical system), while the 2015 is the cleanest at 37.9.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.