2013 Buick Verano: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Airbags · MD

My service airbag light continues to come on when driving. I was told there was a recall on the airbags a few years ago, but my VIN number was not included in that recall. I purchased this car from Carmax in 2018. I was told there were no recalls on my car at time of purchase and it was not having a problem at that time. I’m not sure the exact date the problem started occurring, but I did call Carmax and gave them my VIN number and they said there were no active recalls, but there was a recall on the airbag years ago that I was unaware of.

Filed May 28, 2026 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Verano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · MO

Check airbag warning light comes on, when someone is in passenger seat. Air bag light is off. When the passenger seat is empty the air bag light is on and the fasten seatbelt light flashes and chimes. I feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick verano. The contact received an unknown manufacturer notice regarding a possible defective air bag placed in the vehicle. The contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator flashed intermittently on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to pinkerton chevrolet (925 n electric rd, salem, va 24153, 800‑813‑5960) and was informed that she did not qualify for the manufacturer recall because the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact did not have the notice available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that nothing could be done to assist; however, they offered the contact a $100 credit towards the repair of the air bags. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2017 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · MN

The electrical system is malfunctioning. The air bag light is on sometime then it will go off. Its like someone is sitting on the passenger seat. The dash seat light comes on and off too. My collision light started acting up and now it doesn't work but tonight the passenger mirror is partially on and will not go out. Buttons on the dash disappears then shows up later. Bluetooth, collision setting buttons, I took my car into the dealership. My bumper to bumper has expired. I was told their is corrosion in the line and it will cost me $1300 to 1600 to fix.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 87,400 miles · IN

My first complaint has to do with the "low fuel" warning indicator not functioning properly. This doesn't occur often, but I've noticed it happen 3 times in the past 6 months, and I'm unsure of when this issue first began. Typically, the fuel level indicator will be at 1/4 or below, and when driving a long distance, stopping and going, and/or on hilly rural roads, when the needle crosses into the red and eventually hits "0" the "low fuel" indicator has not lit up, no message appeared, and no warning chime, but the dic states "low fuel range". Perhaps the sensor is going bad, but why wouldn't the light turn on if the system knows the fuel level is low? I can park somewhere and idle for 30 min and the light still won't turn on. Only after I shut the car off and restart it does the light/warning chime/message appear. Current mileage: 88,600 my second complaint pertains to the airbag: on/off indicator for the front passenger. When the key is turned to on with or without the engine running, the system operates normally, but if I'm charging my phone using a car charger connected to the front aux power outlet, and lay it directly on the right half of the passenger seat, in any position, the airbag light will switch from off to on, but the safety belt light does not turn on or flash, and no chime is heard. When I lift my phone, the indicator returns to normal in a few seconds. I've noticed the phone has to be directly on the seat without anything beneath it in order for this to occur, and it's only on the right side of the seat. I just noticed this a couple weeks ago, but the current mileage of 88,600 still applies. I have not notified a dealer about these issues for fear of having to pay costly repairs I can't afford. However, the airbag issue concerns me the most. I believe there's electronic interference causing it to occur, but it shouldn't be happening regardless.