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Buick Regal
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
2,970
Active records
Recalls
59
Active records
TSBs
3,199
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
5
Injuries
146
Crashes
142
Fires
270
Top reported issues — Buick Regal
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Condition issue
Operating state
Thermal issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Starting behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2011 BUICK REGAL
Filed May 13, 2026
While driving on the highway at 60 mph, warning on dash came on saying “engine power reduced” and drop down speed to around 25 mph and I could not accelerate more than 25 mph on the highway which could have caused an accident because of the traffic flow behind me. I put a code scanner under the dash and it read code P2138, Throttle pedal position sensor switch.
2013 BUICK REGAL
Filed May 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light and depressing the brake pedal, the hybrid battery would power off as intended; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle would lose automotive power before suddenly independently powering on before jolting. The check engine light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign:…
2013 BUICK REGAL
Filed May 5, 2026
While in motion at about 25-30 miles per hours, slightly stepping on the brake to slow down, the car just… wouldn’t, I was forced to swerve, preventing damage to cars ahead, I went over a curb
2013 BUICK REGAL
Filed Apr 30, 2026
, while driving, doing a steady 25-30 mph my vehicle completed transformed behavior, literally, I could only guess the problem(s)
2014 BUICK REGAL
Filed Oct 13, 2025
#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018
2018 BUICK REGAL
Filed Oct 11, 2025
My car was part of recall number 22V465, which was supposed to fix a problem with the electronic brake assist system. The recall repair was done in 2023, but after my battery recently died, the same problem has come back — my brakes are very firm, and I have to press hard to stop. The car is showing trouble codes C028F:04, C1586:04, and V0420:71, all related to the electronic brake control module.
2011 BUICK REGAL
Filed Oct 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
2012 BUICK REGAL
Filed Aug 21, 2025
The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Name: Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 Convertible, Model Number: CC286-GAD, Manufactured Date: August 17, 2022. The contact stated that the forward-facing safety seat head detached from the seat with the screws still attached. The contact attempted to tighten the screws; however, the screws required a special bit. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The car seat was not replaced.
2012 BUICK REGAL
Filed Jul 27, 2025
There is a water seal leak around the driver side headlight. I have photos showing proof of standing water. It has now caused the headlight, left turn signal, and drivers side brake light to fail. My passenger side headlight is doing the same. I have no headlights, no driverside lights period. I drive 2 children around in this car and it's gotten very dangerous. I contacted GM, and the local dealership and they won't fix it. I'm a [XXX] and don't have the $3200-$5000 I was told the repair would…
2016 BUICK REGAL
Filed Jun 18, 2025
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty