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Buick Cascada recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 53 owner complaints for the Buick Cascada, covering model years 2016 to 2019. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (22), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 53 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2016–2019)
  • most complaints: 2016 (22 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (15 complaints)
  • latest recall 16V844000 (reported Nov 21, 2016)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (1.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (1.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Buick Cascada complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 22 of 53, or 41.5%. Next come 2017 (15) and 2018 (11). The fewest are for 2019, with 5 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Buick Cascada owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2016–2019Column chart of 53 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2016 with 22. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2016: 22 complaints2220162017: 15 complaints1520172018: 11 complaints1120182019: 5 complaints52019
Buick Cascada complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Buick Cascada complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2016220000
2017150000
2018111010
201950000
All model years531010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Buick Cascada components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (28.3% of all 53), followed by Structure (15) and Engine and Engine Cooling (6).

Components named most often in Buick Cascada complaints (top 13)
Components named most often in Buick Cascada complaints (top 13)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine1528.3%
Structure1528.3%
Unknown or Other1018.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling611.3%
Visibility/Wiper611.3%
Electrical System47.5%
Visibility47.5%
Power Train23.8%
Service Brakes23.8%
Wheels23.8%
Air Bags11.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System11.9%
Seat Belts11.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Buick Cascada recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cascada, newest first. The only campaign, 16V844000, covers model year 2016.

  • 1 recall campaign
Buick Cascada recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V844000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

    Model year 2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Cascada vehicles manufactured December 1, 2015, to February 24, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had the original convertible roof control module (CRCM) replaced with an incorrect CRCM, that allows the windows to close automatically when the roof is closed and can allow the windows to be closed remotely from distances beyond 11 meters using the key fob. As such, these vehicles no longer meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Consequence:
    If the windows close automatically or can be closed remotely in ways that do not meet all the requirements of FMVSS 118, the unexpected closure can increase the risk of injury to the passengers.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the CRCM with correct module, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16126.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Buick Cascada questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Buick Cascada have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Buick Cascada, covering model years 2016 to 2019. The campaign, 16V844000, was reported on November 21, 2016 and is filed under “Visibility”.

Which Buick Cascada model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 22 of the 53 complaints in NHTSA’s file (41.5%). The next are 2017 (15) and 2018 (11). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Buick Cascada complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 28.3% of all 53. Structure (15) and Engine and Engine Cooling (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Buick Cascada?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Buick dealer.

How many Buick Cascada complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 53 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.