NHTSA Data Explorer
Buick
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
Complaints
19,825
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
1,182
Crashes
1,131
Fires
876
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.
2025 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Aug 25, 2026
While driving my 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir, I experienced a sudden, catastrophic electronic and mechanical failure. Without warning, the brake pedal became extremely stiff, requiring massive physical effort to slow the vehicle down. Simultaneously, the dashboard displayed warning lights indicating that both the StabiliTrak system and the Power Steering system were disabled, causing a sudden loss of steering assist.The vehicle was towed via Buick Roadside Assistance to Ewing Buick in [XXX]. …
2016 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Aug 24, 2026
I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.
2024 BUICK ENVISTA
Filed Aug 22, 2026
Vehicle has stalled when moving slowly and making a turn or slight turn. In all cases, the engine shuts off, all displays (instrument cluster and infotainment display) go black, and power accessories such as windows, radio, ac are all off. No warnings or service lights have appeared in the instrument cluster. July 4, 2026, morning – Vehicle stalled entering an alley, moving slowly and turning. This occurrence did not involve stopping previously to the stall as the next two did. In this…
2022 BUICK ENVISION
Filed Aug 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel went black and the speedometer, direction light, gear, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge were not visible. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,060.
2016 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Aug 19, 2026
The volt meter on the dashboard keeps dropping below 14 volts and 13.5 volts. The car has been checked by Buick and my mechanic no issues found. Buick has no idea why it keeps doing it neither does my mechanic. The problem is if there is a voltage drop, the computer will shut down the engine because of the low voltage. This could happen while driving which could be a serious problem. The date I provide is the last time it occurred, but it happens on a continuous basis.
2002 BUICK LESABRE
Filed Aug 19, 2026
On May 2, 2026, I received a letter by mail from Kumho Tires regarding a set of tires that I purchased, in December 2023; DOT # 2222 and 2223, size, 225/60 R16 98T. In their letter they state that tires with DOT #'s ranging from 0421-0523 were recalled. They go on to state the following: tires ranging with DOT #'s 0421-0523 were non compliant and it is possible that an affected tire could fail in a manner that may lead to a loss of control that could increase the risk of a crash without…
2026 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Aug 18, 2026
When the vehicle is at a stop, with the car in drive, the vehicle will shut off. The vehicle needs to be put back into Park and restarted. It then sometimes shuts off again and I have to repeat the sequence. This happens when it is in idle load reduction.... For gas saving.
2013 BUICK LACROSSE
Filed Aug 17, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Buick LaCrosse on March 3, 2024. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The odometer was reported at 118,000 during the sale. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was provided with an auto report in which the latest odometer reading was reported in October 2023 at 115,670. The independent mechanic checked the hard drive. The contact was informed that the correct odometer reading was 221,855.
2024 BUICK ENVISTA
Filed Aug 14, 2026
It was in the shop 9/19/24 for the screen going blank while driving causing a safety concern as was unable to tell how fast was going, screen slowly came back on and they found had internal fault and replaced telematics control module. All was fine until July 2026. Picked up from Glen Polk GM in Gainesville Texas 7/15/26 they state reprogramed radio, and USB file. The screen went out 7/19, 7/21, 7/29. 7/31 we dropped car back to dealership 7/31 and they kept it until 8/4/26. This time they…
2022 BUICK ENCORE GX
Filed Aug 14, 2026
CAR BEGAN GIVING AN ALERT THAT SAID SHIFT TO PARK WHEN VEHICLE WAS CLEARLY IN PARK BUT CAR WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. I CALLED BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP & HAVE THE PROBLEM CONFIRMED WITH THE SERVICE DEPT. & THEY WOULD OPEN A CASE FOR ME. (THEY DID NOT TELL ME NOT TO HAVE IT FIXED). I KNEW THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE, YET NO RECALL AS OF YET. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM (AS LISTED IN THE LAWSUIT). I HAD TO PAY $503 AFTER THEY GAVE…