Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars

2016 Buick Cascada: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Buick Cascada at 23 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Buick dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Buick Cascada recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Buick Cascada, newest first.

Visibility: Power window devices and controls

NHTSA 16V844000 Reported Nov 21, 2016

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 16126)
Units affected: 4 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Buick Cascada fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Buick Cascada EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cascada	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/23 mpg	$2,900	394

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Buick Cascada crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Buick Cascada NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Buick Cascada C FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	11.1%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Buick Cascada owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Cascada, most recently on Sep 17, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Buick Cascada complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Structure: Body	9
Unknown or other	7
Electrical system	3
Engine	3
Visibility	2
Wheels	2
Engine and engine cooling	1
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger	1
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Crankcase (pcv)	1
Seat belts	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Buick Cascada model years

Buick Cascada by model year
Year	Combined	Complaints	Overall rating
2019 Cascada	24 mpg	5	5/5
2018 Cascada	24 mpg	11	5/5
2017 Cascada	23 mpg	16	5/5

All Buick Cascada years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Buick models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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