2016 Buick Verano Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 23 of 59 complaints (39%) on the 2016 Buick Verano, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners report false passenger airbag warnings, failed deployment during a crash, and a system that cannot be diagnosed by dealers. Median mileage at failure was 45,000. No related recalls are listed.
- Airbags complaints
- 23
- 39% of 59
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Passenger-side airbag status light turns on and off unpredictably, sometimes with no passenger in the seat and seatbelt unbuckled.
- 'Service air bag' warning appears intermittently whether the car is parked or being driven, and dealers report finding no fault.
- In one case both front airbags failed to deploy during a low-speed crash, resulting in injuries to the driver and passenger.
- Airbag module has been described as needing full replacement on a still-new vehicle.
- Passenger airbag light reportedly reacts to heat and humidity, suggesting a sensor or wiring issue tied to the seat module.
- Multiple dealer visits failed to resolve the airbag light or restore correct passenger detection.
When 2016 Buick Verano airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 9, 2017, latest Feb 3, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2016 Buick Verano
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Verano model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are airbag complaints on the 2016 Buick Verano?
- Airbags make up 23 of 59 total complaints for the 2016 Verano, or 39% of all complaints filed for that year — the highest airbag share among the model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Buick Verano airbags?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this issue.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2016 Verano is 45,000 miles.
- Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data lists 1 crash and 2 injuries tied to airbag complaints on the 2016 Verano, with no fires reported.
- What do owners say is happening with the airbags?
- Owners describe intermittent passenger airbag warning lights, failure to detect passengers correctly, and in one case non-deployment of front airbags during a crash.