repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 Buick VeranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 2013 Buick Verano, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-516 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Buick Verano has problems
107 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Engine
23Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
18Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
14Steering1 crash/fire/injury
13Power train1 crash/fire/injury
9Tires
7Wheels
5Structure
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
1710 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 1 |
| Air bags | 18 | 2 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 13 | 1 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 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 · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Equipment: electrical
Risk. Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
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?
21kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 engine complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles19under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 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
2013 Buick Verano safety ratings
2013 Buick Verano 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Verano owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle is consuming oil at an excessive rate (with still less than 70000 miles on the odometer) and I have had to keep a close watch on the levels. It is burning a quart right now about every 1400 miles and the problem is only likely to get worse with time. This could cause the engine to fail or…
My Buick Verano keeps running out of oil despite consistent oil changes. It ran out of oil, 3000 miles before my next oil change was due. There are many reports online of other owners of the same vehicle having the same issue. Recently, my car cut off in the middle of the street Without any warning…
The PCV orifice that is located inside the intake manifold is known to clog due to a manufacture defect, which then produces high pressure inside the crankcase. The pressure then forces high amounts of oil through the valve cover orifice into the intake breather box. The oil then fills up inside…
Own a 2013 Verano?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.