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

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

5,250

Condition issue

5,105

Reporting mechanism

3,198

Engine behavior

2,377

Safety restraint issue

2,322

Fluid issue

1,817

Thermal issue

1,678

Noise

1,606

Braking behavior

1,509

Driver assistance issue

1,372

Steering behavior

1,311

Access/entry issue

1,265

Lighting behavior

1,185

Performance issue

1,136

Safety restraint behavior

1,051

Electrical issue

937

Vibration/harshness

904

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

887

Starting behavior

653

Powering on/off behavior

414

Smell

354

HVAC behavior

343

Ride/handling behavior

306

Infotainment behavior

267

Wiper/washer behavior

211

Recent change

175

Communication/network issue

33

Electrified system issue

4

Most-reported Buick models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

LeSabre

3,606

2

Regal

2,971

3

Regal Sportback

2,971

4

Enclave

2,467

5

LaCrosse

2,107

6

Century

1,691

7

Park Avenue

1,297

8

Rendezvous

1,241

9

Lucerne

943

10

Encore

582

11

Skylark

477

12

Verano

439

13

Rainier

391

14

Roadmaster

330

15

Riviera

293

Browse all Buick models

All Buick models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

CascadaCenturyElectraEnclaveEncoreEncore GXEnvisionEnvistaLaCrosseLeSabreLucernePark AvenueRainierReattaRegalRegal SportbackRegal TourXRendezvousRivieraRoadmasterSkylarkTerrazaVerano

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


Crash

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.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.