repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
2014 Buick VeranoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2014 Buick Verano, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-764 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Buick Verano has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
42Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
19Power train
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
14Steering
13Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
10Electronic stability control (ESC)
8Service brakes
6Wheels
6Tires
2111 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 2 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
| Air bags | 13 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 21 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 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 · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.
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.
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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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may…
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 electrical system problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles20under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 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
2014 Buick Verano safety ratings
2014 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Verano owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I would be driving then radio would blink off and the steering would lose power but the car does not shut off. Radio will come back on and then able to steer again. Ac blower is stop or get low. Lights will blink dim on dash and headlights.I took it to the shop and they can’t find the problem. The…
Vehicle hesitating when attempting to accelerate. No power or minimal momentum when pressing on gas pedal. Transmission control module would randomly drop out and loose communication at the same time the body control module thought the vehicle was in park. It would lock and unlock the doors…
Newly purchased delivery of 2014 Buick Verano. from Auto Deal Makers in Chantilly, Va. Not even 5 miles driven, car was hesitant at 20mph, felt like it was going to stall out at 40mph, my left upper lip started tingling, my kids felt sick as we all experienced a heavy taste & smell of burnt oil in…
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