2013 Buick Verano Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2013 Buick Verano, and owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2013 Buick Verano
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023.…
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Ignition (electrical system) and power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…
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Electrical (equipment)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick…
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Buick Verano have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,971 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My service airbag light continues to come on when driving. I was told there was a recall on the airbags a few years ago, but my VIN number was not included in that recall. I purchased this car from Ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2026 · Air bags
“the passenger front sidewall of the tire has a bubble. The tire is a Goodyear LS-2 235/45R18 is the model. I felt very unsafe do drive on a defected tire. The tire dealer told me it was not a defect a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2026 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Buick Verano. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Buick Verano model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Verano model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Buick Verano | 3 | 106 |
| 2013 Buick Verano | 3 | 107 |
| 2014 Buick Verano | 6 | 101 |
| 2015 Buick Verano | 0 | 59 |
| 2016 Buick Verano | 2 | 59 |
| 2017 Buick Verano | 1 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2013 Buick Verano
How do I know if my 2013 Buick Verano 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 Buick Verano; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 14V417000).
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.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
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.