2018 Buick Cascada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2018 Buick Cascada, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2018 Buick Cascada. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Buick Cascada have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,363 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“A squealing sound was coming from the top of my engine and I had low/rough idle and it progressed to a low voltage output and check engine lights. This happened while i was driving on the highway and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2026 · Engine
“Vehicle is a 2018 requiring valve cover replacement due to an issue that was recalled on previous years, most recently 2016. Extended warranty was offered for these repairs. TSB Special Coverage N1922”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Buick Cascada. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Buick Cascada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Cascada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Cascada | 1 | 22 |
| 2017 Buick Cascada | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 Buick Cascada | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 Buick Cascada | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2018 Buick Cascada
How do I know if my 2018 Buick Cascada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.