Buick Regal common problems
Owners of 2015–2020 Buick Regal vehicles have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (67% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 133
- Owner complaints
- 9
- Recall campaigns
- 7
- Crash-related reports
- 9
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 6 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2018 regal
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2019 regal
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 regal
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2018 regal
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2019 regal
Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Recall2020 regal
Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Buick Regal problems?
- Across 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2020 Buick Regal vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (67%), steering (20%), airbags (10%).
- Which Buick Regal model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2016 Buick Regal has the most owner complaints, with 41 filed.
- Are Buick Regal problems dangerous?
- Of the 133 complaints on record, 7 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 9 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2016 accounts for the most complaints (41). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.