repaired · 2015 Q4
Air bags
Risk. If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not…
2012 Buick VeranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2012 Buick Verano, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-300 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Buick Verano has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Engine
27Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Steering1 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
7Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
4Visibility/wiper
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
158 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 0 |
| Air bags | 27 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Buick Verano recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not…
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 engine complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles24under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Verano year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Verano median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Buick Verano safety ratings
2012 Buick Verano 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Buick Verano, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Non-deploymentLed to recall 14V-300
In owners' words
What Verano owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Oil Consumption- Burning through 2 qts of oil every 2000 miles. No warning lights coming on. Last oil change my car had no oil in it.
Car has had excessive oil consumption since start. Easily consuming 1-2 quarts of oil on monthly basis. Had timing chains replaced at 75000 miles. Car suddenly stopped without warning 1/16/23 and completely shut off while driving. Now, at 170000 miles the engine is blown, due to chains loosening,…
Own a 2012 Verano?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.