2014 Buick Verano Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Buick Verano ranks 2nd-worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 101 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical system issues (42% of complaints) and airbag failures are the top concerns, backed by 6 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #2 of 6 Verano years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 101
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2014 Buick Verano problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System42 (42%)
- Engine23 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (19%)
- Brakes18 (18%)
- Steering14 (14%)
- Airbags13 (13%)
- Other13 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (12%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
- Lane Departure3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a low-speed slide into a tree and a rear-end collision after brake failure.
- Owners report roof-rail airbag inflators subject to rupture, addressed through multiple recall campaigns.
- Smoke and fire were reported coming from the rear window area, linked to an electrical system fault.
- The push-button start/stop system was reported as easy to trigger accidentally, sometimes leaving the engine running unattended or shutting it off mid-drive.
- Owners describe a sway or wobble from the right front tire at low speeds between roughly 10 and 20 mph, which a dealer reportedly called normal.
- Tire deflation was reported on both front and rear tires during driving at highway speed.
2014 Buick Verano recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V764000Nov 6, 2025Airbags2,099 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Risk: 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: 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.
- NHTSA 23V870000Dec 21, 2023Airbags20,712 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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 may rupture at the inflator weld joint. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-674.
Risk: 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: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232425640.
- NHTSA 23V674000Sep 20, 2023Airbags9,264 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
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.
Risk: 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: Dealers will replace the left and/or right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. 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 N232408490.
2014 Buick Verano fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Verano years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Buick Verano reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 Verano has a complaint index of 80, the second-highest among the six model years with data, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Verano years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Verano?
- Electrical system issues make up 42% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 23% and transmission/powertrain issues at 19%, per NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2014 Buick Verano have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Verano, covering airbags, electrical systems, transmission shift cable adjusters, and an engine oil pan/block heater cord.
- What year Buick Verano should I avoid?
- Among Verano years with data, 2012 has the highest complaint index at 100 and 2014 follows at 80, both rated Avoid, while 2015 and 2017 are rated Best.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Buick Verano have?
- NHTSA lists 101 complaints for the 2014 Buick Verano, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.