{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=BUICK","name":"BUICK","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-11-03T02:57:10.015Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":3198,"deaths":39,"injured":1647,"fires":1239},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":331},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","n":262},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":238},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":230},{"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE","n":190},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":164},{"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","n":112},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","n":97},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":90},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":88}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2261155","date_received":"2026-10-27","make":"BUICK","model":"ENVISION","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond as needed, causing the vehicle to crash into a residence. The contact shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle crashed into a porta-potty at a construction site. The vehicle shifted into park and stopped. The contact stated that the Driver Assist feature was operational during the failure. The contact sustained bruising and soreness to the right side of the body. The vehicle was drivable after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261155"},{"cmplid":"2261156","date_received":"2026-10-27","make":"BUICK","model":"ENVISION","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"The contact owns a 2024 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond as needed, causing the vehicle to crash into a residence. The contact shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle crashed into a porta-potty at a construction site. The vehicle shifted into park and stopped. The contact stated that the Driver Assist feature was operational during the failure. The contact sustained bruising and soreness to the right side of the body. The vehicle was drivable after the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2261156"},{"cmplid":"2257489","date_received":"2026-10-16","make":"BUICK","model":"REGAL TOURX","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"My vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run accident on March 6, 2023, and subsequently repaired by Matick Buick GMC. In 2025, I became aware of documented concerns involving airbag-related components, a restraint system warning light, StabiliTrak warnings, ABS-related concerns, diagnostic trouble codes, missing fasteners, water intrusion, and headliner-related repairs. Subsequent inspections and repair estimates identified additional safety-related repairs, diagnostics, and corrective actions after the collision repairs had been completed. I continue to have concerns regarding the vehicle's safety and roadworthiness. Please see the attached Supplemental Vehicle Safety Statement and supporting documentation for additional details.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2257489"},{"cmplid":"2257490","date_received":"2026-10-16","make":"BUICK","model":"REGAL TOURX","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"My vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run accident on March 6, 2023, and subsequently repaired by Matick Buick GMC. In 2025, I became aware of documented concerns involving airbag-related components, a restraint system warning light, StabiliTrak warnings, ABS-related concerns, diagnostic trouble codes, missing fasteners, water intrusion, and headliner-related repairs. Subsequent inspections and repair estimates identified additional safety-related repairs, diagnostics, and corrective actions after the collision repairs had been completed. I continue to have concerns regarding the vehicle's safety and roadworthiness. Please see the attached Supplemental Vehicle Safety Statement and supporting documentation for additional details.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2257490"},{"cmplid":"2248441","date_received":"2026-09-19","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCORE","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2248441"},{"cmplid":"2248442","date_received":"2026-09-19","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCORE","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","description":"Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2248442"},{"cmplid":"2247448","date_received":"2026-09-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCLAVE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Vehicle suffered a catastrophic, uncommanded electronic and mechanical system failure within 30 days of purchase, resulting in a severe crash.Prior to the incident, the vehicle exhibited a violent, unexpected jerking motion while accelerating up a highway on-ramp, though control was briefly regained. A few days later at the end of May, while driving in the rain, the electronic systems completely failed with zero dashboard warning lights or error messages appearing.The vehicle completely overrode driver input, veering uncontrollably from lane to lane on its own. Simultaneously, a total loss of braking power occurred; pressing the brake pedal had no effect on reducing the vehicle's speed. To stop the runaway vehicle and prevent hitting other drivers, I was forced to intentionally steer the SUV into a physical wall. The impact deployed components, caused orange engine coolant to leak, and forced the electronic precision shifter into Neutral on its own before the vehicle lost all electrical power. The steering wheel airbag deployed during this initial impact.Approximately 5 minutes later, while the vehicle was disabled on the road and after I had safely exited, a secondary vehicle struck my stationary car, which caused the majority of the remaining airbags to deploy.Detroit Police responded to the scene and filed an official crash report noting that I 'lost control' and struck the wall, but the responding officer failed to document the mechanical/electronic brake and steering fai","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2247448"},{"cmplid":"2247449","date_received":"2026-09-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCLAVE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle suffered a catastrophic, uncommanded electronic and mechanical system failure within 30 days of purchase, resulting in a severe crash.Prior to the incident, the vehicle exhibited a violent, unexpected jerking motion while accelerating up a highway on-ramp, though control was briefly regained. A few days later at the end of May, while driving in the rain, the electronic systems completely failed with zero dashboard warning lights or error messages appearing.The vehicle completely overrode driver input, veering uncontrollably from lane to lane on its own. Simultaneously, a total loss of braking power occurred; pressing the brake pedal had no effect on reducing the vehicle's speed. To stop the runaway vehicle and prevent hitting other drivers, I was forced to intentionally steer the SUV into a physical wall. The impact deployed components, caused orange engine coolant to leak, and forced the electronic precision shifter into Neutral on its own before the vehicle lost all electrical power. The steering wheel airbag deployed during this initial impact.Approximately 5 minutes later, while the vehicle was disabled on the road and after I had safely exited, a secondary vehicle struck my stationary car, which caused the majority of the remaining airbags to deploy.Detroit Police responded to the scene and filed an official crash report noting that I 'lost control' and struck the wall, but the responding officer failed to document the mechanical/electronic brake and steering fai","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2247449"},{"cmplid":"2247450","date_received":"2026-09-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCLAVE","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"Vehicle suffered a catastrophic, uncommanded electronic and mechanical system failure within 30 days of purchase, resulting in a severe crash.Prior to the incident, the vehicle exhibited a violent, unexpected jerking motion while accelerating up a highway on-ramp, though control was briefly regained. A few days later at the end of May, while driving in the rain, the electronic systems completely failed with zero dashboard warning lights or error messages appearing.The vehicle completely overrode driver input, veering uncontrollably from lane to lane on its own. Simultaneously, a total loss of braking power occurred; pressing the brake pedal had no effect on reducing the vehicle's speed. To stop the runaway vehicle and prevent hitting other drivers, I was forced to intentionally steer the SUV into a physical wall. The impact deployed components, caused orange engine coolant to leak, and forced the electronic precision shifter into Neutral on its own before the vehicle lost all electrical power. The steering wheel airbag deployed during this initial impact.Approximately 5 minutes later, while the vehicle was disabled on the road and after I had safely exited, a secondary vehicle struck my stationary car, which caused the majority of the remaining airbags to deploy.Detroit Police responded to the scene and filed an official crash report noting that I 'lost control' and struck the wall, but the responding officer failed to document the mechanical/electronic brake and steering fai","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2247450"},{"cmplid":"2247772","date_received":"2026-09-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCORE","model_year":2019,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM","description":"The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the flex pipe was cracked, causing the contact to become ill from the fumes. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor occasionally coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact expressed concerns about the safety of driving the vehicle with the fumes entering the vehicle from the flex pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the flex pipe was cracked in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2247772"},{"cmplid":"2240089","date_received":"2026-08-27","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCLAVE","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained depressed on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch, at which point the front passenger-side and rear driver-side and passenger-side airbags also deployed. Medical attention was required. The contact sustained an injury to the left temple, head pain, and pain extending from the left side of the neck into the shoulder blade. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to Burleson Towing Service and was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2240089"},{"cmplid":"2239353","date_received":"2026-08-25","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCORE GX","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"The contact rented a 2026 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while making left or right turns on several occasions, the vehicle accelerated and jerked. The contact stated that on one occasion while making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and accelerated, and the vehicle crashed into a column in a parking garage. No injury was sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the rental car location. The contact was unaware of whether the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,153.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2239353"},{"cmplid":"2239354","date_received":"2026-08-25","make":"BUICK","model":"ENCORE GX","model_year":2026,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"The contact rented a 2026 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while making left or right turns on several occasions, the vehicle accelerated and jerked. The contact stated that on one occasion while making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and accelerated, and the vehicle crashed into a column in a parking garage. No injury was sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the rental car location. The contact was unaware of whether the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,153.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2239354"},{"cmplid":"2238749","date_received":"2026-08-24","make":"BUICK","model":"LACROSSE","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2238749"},{"cmplid":"2238750","date_received":"2026-08-24","make":"BUICK","model":"LACROSSE","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2238750"},{"cmplid":"2238751","date_received":"2026-08-24","make":"BUICK","model":"LACROSSE","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2238751"},{"cmplid":"2233283","date_received":"2026-08-07","make":"BUICK","model":"LACROSSE","model_year":2007,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","description":"The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the fuse box was on fire and had melted. The contact used a headwrap to extinguish the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. A fire department report was not filed. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuse box, module, and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the electrical failure had melted and damaged the fuse box and the circuit board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 331,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2233283"},{"cmplid":"2226834","date_received":"2026-07-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENVISION","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","description":"Driving and open areas or in town car will automatically break. Multiple times over 45 miles an hour and lock up the brakes then accelerate car has been in and out of the dealership 7 to 10 times1 time for 10 months straight. Vehicle collision lights have come on for side rear and front collisions when brakes lock up and then accelerate we videoed and taken pictures showing no cars surrounding during instances. The last lockup cause injuries to my son and my wife’s neck. They are seeking medical attention today.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2226834"},{"cmplid":"2226835","date_received":"2026-07-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENVISION","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS","description":"Driving and open areas or in town car will automatically break. Multiple times over 45 miles an hour and lock up the brakes then accelerate car has been in and out of the dealership 7 to 10 times1 time for 10 months straight. Vehicle collision lights have come on for side rear and front collisions when brakes lock up and then accelerate we videoed and taken pictures showing no cars surrounding during instances. The last lockup cause injuries to my son and my wife’s neck. They are seeking medical attention today.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2226835"},{"cmplid":"2226836","date_received":"2026-07-17","make":"BUICK","model":"ENVISION","model_year":2024,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Driving and open areas or in town car will automatically break. Multiple times over 45 miles an hour and lock up the brakes then accelerate car has been in and out of the dealership 7 to 10 times1 time for 10 months straight. Vehicle collision lights have come on for side rear and front collisions when brakes lock up and then accelerate we videoed and taken pictures showing no cars surrounding during instances. The last lockup cause injuries to my son and my wife’s neck. They are seeking medical attention today.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2226836"}]}