- 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
Before You Buy
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 normalized 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.
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.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
- 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.
Consequence
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
- 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."
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Buick Regal, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
22
City
32
Hwy
26
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 344 g/mi
How this compares
At 26 MPG combined, the 2018 Buick Regal ranks 4th of 10 large cars EPA rated for 2018 — 1 MPG better than the 25 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little above the middle of its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,900, $250 more than the $2,650 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $14,500, a $1,250 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 344 grams per mile — about 5.2 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
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
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Buick Regal, newest first.
- Recall
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
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
- $2,900
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.