NHTSA Data Explorer

Buick

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Complaints

19,911

Active records

Recalls

219

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

1,184

Crashes

1,135

Fires

877

Top reported issues — Buick

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

5,376

Operating state

5,282

Reporting mechanism

3,260

Engine behavior

2,455

Safety restraint issue

2,332

Fluid issue

1,842

Thermal issue

1,680

Noise

1,611

Braking behavior

1,541

Driver assistance issue

1,409

Steering behavior

1,326

Access/entry issue

1,271

Performance issue

1,247

Lighting behavior

1,185

Safety restraint behavior

1,071

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

933

Electrical issue

921

Vibration/harshness

916

Starting behavior

669

Powering on/off behavior

426

Smell

358

HVAC behavior

350

Ride/handling behavior

315

Infotainment behavior

296

Wiper/washer behavior

212

Recent change

177

Communication/network issue

37

Electrified system issue

5

Charging behavior

1

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

3,679

2

Regal

3,002

3

Enclave

2,507

4

LaCrosse

2,128

5

Century

1,765

6

Park Avenue

1,357

7

Rendezvous

1,252

8

Lucerne

943

9

Encore

604

10

Skylark

516

11

Verano

441

12

Rainier

390

13

Roadmaster

345

14

Commercial Chassis

343

15

Riviera

331

Browse all Buick models

All Buick models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

CascadaCenturyCommercial ChassisElectraEnclaveEncoreEncore GXEnvisionEnvistaLaCrosseLeSabreLucernePark AvenueRainierReattaRegalRegal SportbackRegal TourXRendezvousRivieraRoadmasterSkylarkTerrazaVerano

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 BUICK ENCORE GX

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving unexpected stalling and loss of propulsion in a 2022 Buick Encore GX. In February 2026, the dealership replaced the vehicle's transmission with a rebuilt transmission. Since then, the vehicle has continued to experience sporadic stalling and drivability failures over the past eight months. It has been brought to the dealership at least six times since February for inspection and repair. Despite these efforts, the problem continues. Most…

2013 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Oct 22, 2026


2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, NHTSA 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power. After car setr for a period of time, when started Battery voltage is approximately 14.5 volts until the battery light illuminates Service Charging System warning is indicated then the battery voltage slowly until the voltage drops so low it quits.

2020 BUICK ENCLAVE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


My vehicle is taking oil into the engine and is available for inspection. The mechanic says some component in the engine is taking in oil. I am losing about 3/4 of a quart every 500 miles. He said his best estimate is in months to a year it will blow the motor. I have not taken it to a dealership just the mechanic company I use. No I got a message saying that I needed to add oil about 2 weeks after an oil change. My mechanic checked the oil levels for a couple weeks after that. And thats…

2023 BUICK ENCLAVE

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The transmission hesitates and momentarily loses propulsion when accelerating out a low speed right hand turn, creating a risk of a rear - end collision. It also shudders at low speeds when accelerating up hill, or when passing vehicles on the highway. After the transmission has reached operating temperature and has been driven for a while, it starts to shift harsh and erratically in the lower gears, at lower speeds. There is a service bulletin out for this issue on my vehicle and the first…

2020 BUICK ENVISION

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the power brake booster vacuum pipe assembly needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard before becoming very firm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the power brake assist had failed and the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V465000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The failure mileage was…

2017 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed two fractured lug nuts on the front passenger-side wheel and two fractured lug nuts on the rear passenger-side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the lug nuts required replacement. The contact expressed safety concerns because a lug wrench would fail to engage the fractured lug nuts during a tire replacement. The contact was informed that…

2019 BUICK ENCORE

Filed Oct 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to start after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was purchased, and the mechanic replaced the oxygen sensor. Despite the repair, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to…

2018 BUICK ENCLAVE

Filed Oct 18, 2026


I am the original owner of this Buick Enclave Avenir. I have had two near accident occurences when the car started foring the breaks while I was accellarating on the highway and was not behind another vehicle. The car behind me nearly rerended me. On 10/17/26, my purge valve was replaced for the third time, making this the fourth purge valve the car has had. After getting gas, the car will not start, which is an indicator the part has gone bad and needs to be replaced. In June of 2025 I…

2020 BUICK REGAL TOURX

Filed Oct 16, 2026


Crash

My vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run accident on March 6, 2023, and subsequently repaired by Matick Buick GMC. In 2025, I became aware of documented concerns involving airbag-related components, a restraint system warning light, StabiliTrak warnings, ABS-related concerns, diagnostic trouble codes, missing fasteners, water intrusion, and headliner-related repairs. Subsequent inspections and repair estimates identified additional safety-related repairs, diagnostics, and corrective actions…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.