2012 Buick Verano
US · Compact Cars
The 2012 Buick Verano is listed in the US market with flex fuel power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI; FFV)
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Flex fuel
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI; FFV) | |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Flex fuel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 14, 2026.
14V300000: AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300.…
Reported June 6, 2014. View on NHTSA
13V023000: AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Reported January 24, 2013. View on NHTSA
12V522000: AIR BAGS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Reported October 31, 2012. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 14, 2026
Data verified: October 14, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2013 Buick Verano
Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI; FFV), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2012 Buick Verano have?
2.4L 4-cylinder (SIDI; FFV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Buick Verano?
Combined fuel economy is 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2012 Buick Verano front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2012 Buick Verano?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 14, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.