2012 Buick Verano recalls and problems
The 2012 Buick Verano has 3 safety recalls and 106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Buick Verano recalls
Recall 14V-300: Air Bags
Problem: 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 December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
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 deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
Recall 13V-023: Air Bags
Problem: 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 may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
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 deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 12V-522: Air Bags
Problem: 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 the air bag terminals.
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, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Fix: 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 1-800-521-7300.
2012 Buick Verano problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | |
| Air Bags | 27 | |
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Buick Verano complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Buick Verano years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Buick Verano: 14V-300 (air bags), 13V-023 (air bags), 12V-522 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Buick Verano?
Owners report engine problems most often (48 reports), followed by air bags (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.