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2015 Buick Verano Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#5 most-complained of 6 Verano years

The 2015 Buick Verano ranks 5th out of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 20 and a 'Best' verdict relative to other Verano years. NHTSA lists 58 complaints, no recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 41% of complaints.

Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 31 hwy

Top 2015 Buick Verano problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System24 (41%)
  2. Airbags10 (17%)
  3. Other10 (17%)
  4. Lane Departure6 (10%)
  5. Steering6 (10%)
  6. Brakes5 (9%)
  7. Engine5 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain4 (7%)
  9. Structure & Body3 (5%)
  10. Fuel System2 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration after shifting into drive, with the vehicle failing to slow when the brake was applied.
  • Some describe the engine revving and the car lunging forward on its own while parking, resulting in a crash.
  • Keyless ignition sometimes failed to shut off after multiple attempts, or the engine started on its own without input.
  • Steering has been reported to feel like it locks up during highway driving, making lane corrections difficult.
  • Airbag warning messages appeared shortly after purchase, prompting a 'service airbags' alert.
  • The electronic parking brake has engaged unexpectedly while driving, bringing the car to an abrupt stop until the engine was restarted.
2015 Buick Verano complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2015Sep 2016Mar 2018Aug 2019Mar 2020Apr 2021Jan 2023Dec 2025
79 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Dec 2025; peak Apr 2019 (7).

2015 Buick Verano recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 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.

2015 compared with other Verano years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution60107324
2014Avoid80101624
2015Best2058024
2016Good4059224
2017Best09124

All Buick Verano years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Buick Verano reliable?
Among the six Verano model years with data, 2015 ranks 5th worst with a Complaint Index of 20 and a 'Best' verdict relative to other years. It has 58 NHTSA complaints and no recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2015 Buick Verano?
Electrical System issues make up 41% of complaints (24 of 58), with a median failure mileage of 47,642 miles.
Does the 2015 Buick Verano have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Buick Verano, compared with 3 recalls for 2012, 3 for 2013, and 6 for 2014.
How does the 2015 Verano compare to other years?
The 2015 Verano's Complaint Index of 20 is lower than 2012 (100), 2013 (60), and 2014 (80), but higher than 2016 (40) and 2017 (0), making it one of the better years overall.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Buick Verano?
EPA rates the 2015 Buick Verano at 24 mpg combined (21 city/31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.