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Buick Regal Sportback

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

41

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

955

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

0

Injuries

4

Crashes

5

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Buick Regal Sportback

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Operating state

17

Reporting mechanism

10

Condition issue

7

Braking behavior

6

Engine behavior

5

Performance issue

5

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

5

Noise

4

Vibration/harshness

4

Electrical issue

3

Safety restraint issue

3

Access/entry issue

2

HVAC behavior

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Driver assistance issue

1

Fluid issue

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent change

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Starting behavior

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard before becoming very firm. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the power brake assist had failed and the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V465000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The failure mileage was…

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Sep 10, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred while the grandchildren were inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the warning lights illuminated and then turned off. The failure occurred after it had rained, and while going through the car wash. The contact stated that water…

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.

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Jun 9, 2025


Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal complaint regarding a 2019 Buick Regal, which I purchased as a used vehicle in 2023 with approximately 19,000 miles. Since owning the car, I have added only 14,000 miles, yet I have experienced multiple significant and ongoing issues that raise serious concerns about the safety, reliability, and warranty service associated with this vehicle. Vehicle Problems: Suspension Issues: Shortly after purchase, the car has had persistent suspension problems, which…

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Jun 6, 2025


My car has had suspension issues for 2 years and I have repeatedly taken the car to the dealership.

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Apr 22, 2025


Intermittent Shift to Park Message Displayed While Vehicle in Park. See #19-NA-206 (through DTC B000A may not be set!). Caused by poor design of shift position switches! This is a KNOWN issue for many GM vehicles including my 2019 Buick Sportback, for nearly 20 years. GM should be made to fix this. In addition to not being able to start car and running down battery because of car power still being on and endangering the personal safety of every person using GM vehicles, it is possible…

2018 BUICK REGAL

Filed Mar 26, 2025


This issue is related to the gear shifter on the vehicle. When stopping the car and putting it into park the dashboard shows the message Shift to Park. this vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it and this issue cause safety issues as the battery on the vehicle will drain as the car can't be turned off with this message. This issue has been reported for this vehicle in NHTSA Bulletin #10252775. However, the manufacturer is stating that it doesn't link to the cars VIN #. With 10 years + of vehicles…

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Feb 13, 2025


PCV system failed causing excess pressure to blow out the rear main seal and crankcase seal resulting in an oil leak. No lights and no codes were on the dashboard. The only symptom was a high pitched squealing sound during very cold weather. The problem has been reproduced by the dealer. The problem first appeared the first winter owning the vehicle.

2019 BUICK REGAL

Filed Jan 9, 2025


The contact owns a 2019 Buick Regal TourX equipped with Continental Pro Contact tires, Tire Size: 235/50/R18, and DOT [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, he observed what he believed to be the tires vibrating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the belt separated on the inside of the passenger and drivers rear tires. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

2018 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 28, 2024


Was driving home from work and my brakes suddenly stopped working, if I press all the way down on the brakes they somewhat work. Checked brake fluid and brake lines and everything seems fine. Could this be from vacuum power brake assist fail?

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.