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2018 Buick Regal

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
26
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2018 Buick Regal

3 recalls
19 complaints
26 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
19
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V576000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

  • 18V230000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.

  • 22V465000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Consumer complaints

19 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

19
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • BRAKES7
  • ENGINE6
  • AIR BAGS2
  • OTHER2
  • WHEELS/TIRES1

Notable Issues

19 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)7
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)6
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)2

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Large Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S9)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

22

City

32

Hwy

26

Comb

Annual cost
$2,850
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

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Common problems

Buick Regal problems

133 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V465000

    A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  3. Recall

    Recall 18V576000

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 18V230000

    If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.