Is the 2012 Buick Verano reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Verano?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Buick Verano have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2012 Buick Verano

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2012 Buick Verano
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:00.491Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 106
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2012: 106 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	106
2013	107
2014	101
2015	59
2016	59
2017	9

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

45% · 48 reports

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On 2 separate occasions, I have gone through 4 quarts of oil in 2000 miles. No leaks as verified by mechanic. Just excessive burn. The check oil light does not come on to warn you and says I still have 50% oil life but almost bone dry.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-26

Air bags

25% · 27 reports

CRASHINJURY

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While pulling into my home driveway, when I applied brakes . And the car started to accelerate causing me to hit my other vehicle and then the car proceeded into the side of my house .

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-13

Also filed under Service brakes

Hit black ice on 2 lane highway, rate of speed about 40 MPH. Car impacted concrete barriers causing the front end to be demolished as well as both front tires to be turned upward. Front and side airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Buick Verano. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle struck a pole, spun around, and sustained damages on both sides.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-11

Electrical system

15% · 16 reports

FIRE

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NAV display and radio stopped working black screen blank

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-04

Steering

8% · 9 reports

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

7% · 7 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2013-01-11Air bags12V522000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact…

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at…

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2013-02-13Air bags13V023000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

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2013-05-31Recall queryClosed 2014-07-09 Air Bag Non-deployment
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2014-07-25Air bags14V300000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Buick Verano — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 48 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 27 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 12V522000 · Air bags
Recall 13V023000 · Air bags
Recall 14V300000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2012 Buick Verano reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Verano?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Buick Verano have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.