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2020 Buick Regal

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

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
26
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Recalls2
Complaints2
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2020 Buick Regal

2 recalls
2 complaints
26 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
2
Complaints citing a crash
0

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 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

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V762000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.

  • 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

2 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL1
  • WHEELS/TIRES1

Normal Range

2 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)1
tire or wheel problems1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize 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

Data sources

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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. Recall

    Recall 19V762000

    Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.