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2015 Buick Verano: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2015 Buick Verano — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.

Owners filed 58 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 51% of 2015 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (29%). No safety recalls on record.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2015 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

58

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

24

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 51% of 2015 sedans

The bar is this car's percentile among 2015 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (29% of 58 reports), followed by air bags (16%).

Electrical System29% · 17 reports
Air Bags16% · 9 reports
Unknown Or Other14% · 8 reports
Steering10% · 6 reports
Power Train7% · 4 reports
Structure5% · 3 reports
Exterior Lighting3% · 2 reports
Lane Departure3% · 2 reports

+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 58 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11609891, ODI 11425272, ODI 11406917, ODI 11403303, ODI 11386323.

Recalls

0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2015 Buick Verano 4 DR FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Verano2.4L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive213125
Verano2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive203124
Verano2.0L 4-cylFront-Wheel Drive212924

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.

2015 Buick Verano: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Buick Verano?

Owners filed 58 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Buick Verano — more complaints than 51% of comparable 2015 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Buick Verano?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (29% of complaints) and air bags (16%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Verano have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2015 Buick Verano as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Buick Verano get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Buick Verano between 24 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.