Buick Recalls, Complaints & Common Problems
Aggregate view of recalls and consumer complaints filed with NHTSA for all Buick vehicles in our database. Click any model or year to see detailed reports.
Buick Models Ranked by Complaints
Based on NHTSA consumer complaints filed across all model years in our database.
| Model | Complaints | Recalls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave | 1,280 | 26 | |
| Lesabre | 486 | 4 | |
| Skyhawk | 3 | 2 | |
| Electra | 0 | 0 | |
| Incomplete | 0 | 0 |
Buick Problems by Year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 177 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 289 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 68 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 210 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 536 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 77 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 167 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 205 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 40 | 5 |
Understanding Buick Recalls & Complaints
Recall: A recall is issued when a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with federal safety standards. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles for free regardless of age or mileage.
Consumer Complaint: A report filed by a vehicle owner with NHTSA describing a safety concern. Complaint volume helps identify systemic issues that may lead to future recalls.
Investigation: When NHTSA receives enough complaints about a specific issue, they may open a defect investigation. This can lead to manufacturer recall campaigns.
Check a Specific Buick VIN
Decode a 17-digit VIN for the full report: recalls, complaints, safety ratings, investigations, and vehicle specifications.