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Buick Regal
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
3,002
Active records
Recalls
55
Active records
TSBs
3,048
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
149
Crashes
137
Fires
271
Top reported issues — Buick Regal
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Condition issue
Operating state
Thermal issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Noise
Steering behavior
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2011 BUICK REGAL
Filed Sep 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and was uncontrollable. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side toe link was fractured. The contact stated that the rear driver's side toe link was fractured in half and the rear driver's side wheel was leaning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact's uncle,…
2012 BUICK REGAL
Filed Jul 15, 2026
Rear passenger side toe link did fracture causing vehicle to spin out of control.
2014 BUICK REGAL
Filed Jun 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, the vehicle failed to shift out of gear. The gear shifter was in drive(D); however, the vehicle failed to move as intended. After several attempts to shift into gear, the transmission was engaged shifted into gear, and the vehicle operated normally. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V092000 (Power Train). The local dealer was…
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
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.