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Buick Verano 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Buick Verano: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

106Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags27 complaints

27 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V522000, 13V023000, 14V300000.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

12V522000Reported October 31, 2012 - 2,949 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 2,949 vehicles across all affected models.

13V023000Reported January 24, 2013 - 4,167 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 4,167 vehicles across all affected models.

14V300000Reported June 6, 2014 - 31,520 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 31,520 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20125
20135
201411
201510
20167
20177
201815
201919
20208
20216
20226
20233
20243
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.