Buick: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Buick only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V539000Received 20 Aug 2026. 306,511 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A262554900. The campaign has 9 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V114000Received 26 Feb 2026. 5,861 units.

   Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252540430. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2026. The campaign has 40 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V113000Received 26 Feb 2026. 17,050 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252537580. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Apr 2026. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

4. 25V764000Received 6 Nov 2025. 2,099 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Buick Verano and Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252530830. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 23V674 and 23V870.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N252530830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Dec 2025. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

5. 24V710000Received 25 Sep 2024. 527 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Buick Customer Service at 800-521-7300.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N242474600. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2024. The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

The list shows the newest 5 of 352 campaigns.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Buick model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Regal: 98 campaigns for 41 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Buick model line has the most complaints?

The Lesabre: 3,077 complaints for 35 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Buick vehicles name?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 145.3 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 145.1 per 1,000 component mentions. Electrical System: 116.4 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Buick?

72,780,203 units in 352 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.