2012 Buick Verano: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2012 Buick Verano: 3 recalls, 106 owner complaints and up to 24 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #12V522000 · 2012 · 2,949 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which May intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Why it matters: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013.
Airbags Vehicle recall #13V023000 · 2013 · 4,167 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which May intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Why it matters: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013.
Airbags Vehicle recall #14V300000 · 2014 · 31,520 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which May intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Why it matters: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (48): the most common themes are excess oil use (22), stalls / loses power (21), warning light on (13).
- Airbags (27): the most common themes are warning light on (7), fails to deploy (5).
- Electrical (16): the most common themes are electrical failure (10), stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (4).
- Steering (9): the most common themes are steering problems (8), warning light on (3).
The 2012 Buick Verano has 106 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 6 Verano model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 74). Complaints peaked in 2019 (19 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 56,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (107 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 24 | Gasoline or E85 |
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Buick Verano have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2012 Buick Verano. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2012 Buick Verano problems?
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (48), airbags (27), electrical (16).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Buick Verano get?
EPA ratings run up to 24 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2012 Buick Verano repair manual?
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