2016 Buick Verano Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Buick Verano, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured February 16, 2016, to May 12, 2016, equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine. The engine fuel line assembly may be misrouted, allowing the fuel line to contact the surface of the engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is…
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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…
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Buick Verano have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,720 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving on the highway there was a random harsh jerk on my car, and I was immediately unable to maintain safe speeds driving nearly causing a serious crash. All of the service lights (Service Pa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 29, 2026 · Steering
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 3, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Buick Verano. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–21 / 29–31 |
| Fuel | 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 2016 Buick Verano
How do I know if my 2016 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 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 16V502000).
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.