How many recalls does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have?

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Buick Rendezvous has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

Of 690 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2002 Buick Rendezvous Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 153,815 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 690 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 07V349000 2007-08-08 20,594 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

Consequence

A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION…

AIR BAGS 02V222000 2002-08-09 133,221 affected

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints690

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My car has a gas tank leak from the intake tube. In 2007 I received a recall letter for this problem but it wasn't a problem until now. I'm the original owner and the car has only 130,000 miles on it. Can I get help with this repair? My local dealer doesn't want to talk about it.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-06-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the driver seat side air bag deployed without impact. The air bag deployed violently on the drivers head. The contact sustained head and face causing unconsciousness. In addition,…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-08-12

“I find the 2002 rendezvous has a defective gas tank. When they make the tank they use two different plastic materials for the tank and the filler tube that result on the weld not holding on. And due to the unusual position of that filler tube in the middle of the gas tank a very dangerous…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-19

“Vehicle showed check engine code for emissions for some time. Now smelling fuel from car. Mechanic diagnosed as cracked tank, same as recall number 06230a. Vin does not match recall. Dealership and buick were not helpful at providing alternatives to getting issue fixed. Upon more research there…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-05-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to overheat and the temperature gauge started to flash. The vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gaskets were damaged and it would…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-05-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. While driving at 5 mph, the contact noticed a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed fuel was leaking very heavily from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to their…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-03-12

“Noticed smell of gas by the 2002 buick rendezvous. Mechanic verified there was a leak near filling point of car. Said would be expensive to fix this, thought he saw something about gm recalling gas tanks on some vehicles. Looked it up and saw many complaints about this issue and there was a…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-01-10

“My vehicle did not have heat. I was not able to determine if it was blowing cold air or not blowing at all. Before I had a chance to address the heating issue, the vehicle ran hot and continued to run hot until a mechanic replaced the thermostat and the coolant and cu at 2/3 slit in the rubber…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-10-20