Model year
2013 Buick Verano
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 107 complaints for the 2013 Buick Verano (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (33), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (23), AIR BAGS (18). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 106 complaints
- 2013 107 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 59 complaints
- 2016 59 complaints
- 2017 9 complaints
Recalls
23V516000 · Jul 27, 2023
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal,…
14V417000 · Jul 2, 2014
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to…
Complaints
107 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verano · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 21 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Verano · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Verano · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 Buick Verano at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.