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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

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

6

Injuries

149

Crashes

137

Fires

271

Top reported issues — Buick Regal

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Condition issue

1,008

Operating state

758

Thermal issue

439

Engine behavior

411

Braking behavior

376

Reporting mechanism

295

Fluid issue

263

Noise

241

Steering behavior

241

Safety restraint issue

231

Lighting behavior

195

Driver assistance issue

162

Performance issue

154

Safety restraint behavior

136

Electrical issue

130

Vibration/harshness

120

Access/entry issue

114

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

89

Starting behavior

71

Powering on/off behavior

67

Smell

53

HVAC behavior

45

Infotainment behavior

33

Wiper/washer behavior

30

Recent change

28

Ride/handling behavior

27

Communication/network issue

3

Electrified system issue

1

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


1 injured
Crash

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


1 injured

, 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.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.