NHTSA Data Explorer
Buick
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
Complaints
19,742
Active records
Recalls
218
Active records
TSBs
7,831
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
22
Injuries
1,177
Crashes
1,129
Fires
874
Top reported issues — Buick
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Thermal issue
Noise
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Steering behavior
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Performance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Most-reported Buick models
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Browse all Buick models
All Buick models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2012 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Subject: Complaint Regarding Improper Handling of Safety Recall Repair Hello, I would like to file an official complaint regarding a dealership that failed to properly follow required procedures for a federally mandated safety recall repair on my vehicle. Vehicle Information: • Year/Make/Model: 2012 Buick Lacrosse • VIN: [XXX] • Recall Number (if known): Dealership Information: • Dealership Name: Castle Buick • Location: 7400 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546 • Date of Service Attempt: May…
2019 BUICK ENVISION
Filed Jun 23, 2026
The turbo failed by reducing speed all a sudden when I was driving on the freeway. Got the problem repaired and not even a month later same thing is happening again.
2022 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Jun 22, 2026
The vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. Sometimes, when it is shifted into park, the info center states that it is not in park. I have to jiggle the shift or shift it into other gears and go back to park. The shift is definitely in park when this happens.
2016 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Jun 22, 2026
On June 22,2026, I was involved in a frontal impact collision while traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the entire occupant restraint system. Despite a severe, high-speed frontal impact, the frontal airbags failed to physically deploy, and the seatbelt pretensioners failed to tighten, leaving the seatbelts completely loose. Crucially, the dashboard instrument cluster displayed a message indicating that an airbag deployment event had occurred. A…
2020 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Jun 21, 2026
Transmission would not connect with the engine. La Fontaine dealership in Saint Clair. Said I need a new transmission cost $14,000. It has 59823 miles under the vehicle.
2012 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Jun 19, 2026
There is a know water leak issues with GM. The below is the tsb, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #16-NA-073. This is a safety issues because if your not aware it could lead to mold in your car. I noticed my issue about 3 weeks ago when my floor board was flooded. I can tell by how the carpet looks its been leaking for a while. I would like this to be further looked into. This is a know issues and the dealership should be responsible for repairs. This is also going to be a costly repair
2019 BUICK ENVISION
Filed Jun 19, 2026
The envision started losing power, the engine would not gain speed or if it did it was very slow, had the booster vacuum sensor changed, Sudden loss of power or sluggish acceleration, In the beginning the noise/whining was not loud however increased from the engine. Took to a repair shop, could not figure it out, informed dealership, was advised to bring it in. As the car was driven into the lot it died and was unable to start again, dealership informed it was going to cost more than the…
2023 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Jun 19, 2026
Three nuts snapped, which secure the front muffler to the length of the exhaust system. The engine side of the exhaust pipe became disconnected and dragged along road, which occurred while driving the vehicle on a residential road. Steering was not impacted, however the pipe would have eventually come completely free, without driving directly to an auto-body repair shop.
2026 BUICK ENVISTA
Filed Jun 18, 2026
While driving my brand new 2026 Buick Envista Avenir with only 347 miles on the odometer, the vehicle became difficult to control and multiple warning messages and service lights illuminated simultaneously: “Brake System Failure — Your driving speed is being restricted as braking may be difficult,” “Service Brake Assist — Your vehicle may not brake automatically or assist in braking when it detects a likely collision,” and “Steering Assist is Reduced — Drive with Care.” I pulled over…
2021 BUICK ENCLAVE
Filed Jun 17, 2026
The muffler and tail pipe has fallen off 6 times and ive had to get repaired. I believe it is due to the bad torque converter that others have complained about and goggle says that is a likely failure on the buick.