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Buick Regal recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns and 2,357 owner complaints for the Buick Regal, covering model years 1995 to 2020. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (302), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 43 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,357 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 24 model years with data (1995–2020)
  • most complaints: 1998 (302 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (487 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V113000 (reported Feb 26, 2026)
  • 97 complaints reporting a crash (4.1%)
  • 254 complaints reporting a fire (10.8%)
  • 80 complaints reporting an injury (3.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (<0.1%)

Buick Regal complaints by model year

24 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 302 of 2,357, or 12.8%. Next come 2011 (279) and 1999 (246). The fewest are for 2010, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Buick Regal owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2020Column chart of 2,357 complaints across 26 model years. The highest is 1998 with 302. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 173 complaints17319951996: 204 complaints20419961997: 136 complaints13619971998: 302 complaints30219981999: 246 complaints24619992000: 184 complaints18420002001: 187 complaints18720012002: 117 complaints11720022003: 101 complaints10120032004: 66 complaints6620042005: 4 complaints420052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 1 complaint120082009: 1 complaint120092010: 1 complaint120102011: 279 complaints27920112012: 92 complaints9220122013: 91 complaints9120132014: 38 complaints3820142015: 33 complaints3320152016: 41 complaints4120162017: 20 complaints2020172018: 19 complaints1920182019: 19 complaints1920192020: 2 complaints22020
Show the figures for all 24 model years
Buick Regal complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Buick Regal complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995173164130
19962041416180
199713631920
199830274120
199924684471
2000184123030
200118754860
200211722330
200310151450
2004660200
200541010
200810000
200910000
201010000
20112797760
2012923220
2013916240
2014381010
2015331120
2016410010
2017201110
2018195030
2019190000
202020000
All model years2,35797254801

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Buick Regal components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 487 complaints (20.7% of all 2,357), followed by Engine (421) and Engine and Engine Cooling (293).

Components named most often in Buick Regal complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Buick Regal complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System48720.7%
Engine42117.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling29312.4%
Steering27911.8%
Exterior Lighting1968.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1777.5%
Power Train1576.7%
Air Bags1345.7%
Unknown or Other1084.6%
Visibility1084.6%
Service Brakes903.8%
Vehicle Speed Control803.4%
Structure692.9%
Suspension692.9%
Seats602.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Buick Regal recalls

43 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Regal, newest first. The 43 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2020. The 1995 and 2000 model years appear in the most campaigns (8 each).

  • 43 recall campaigns
Buick Regal recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 8 campaigns1996: 3 campaigns1997: 7 campaigns1998: 6 campaigns1999: 6 campaigns
2000: 8 campaigns2001: 6 campaigns2002: 3 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 2 campaigns2005: no campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: no campaigns2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: 4 campaigns2012: 7 campaigns2013: 6 campaigns2014: 2 campaigns2015: no campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: no campaigns2018: 3 campaigns2019: 3 campaigns
2020: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V113000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2012–2013

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.

    Consequence:
    Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V465000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

    Model years 2018–2020

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 21V00F000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2012–2013

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

    Consequence:
    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V633000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model year 2013

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

    Consequence:
    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212330130.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 20V764000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2012–2013

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

    Consequence:
    A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 19V762000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Consequence:
    Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 18V576000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model years 2018–2019

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 18V230000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2018

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 16V517000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust; Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2011

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

    Consequence:
    Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 16V502000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Model year 2011

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Consequence:
    If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 16V108000

    Reported

    Steering › Electric Power Assist System

    Model year 2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V701000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe; Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 1997–2004

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

    Consequence:
    Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V201000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2004

    General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

    Consequence:
    The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V447000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

    Model years 2011–2012

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

    Consequence:
    If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 14V409000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model year 2014

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

    Consequence:
    If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 14V092000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2014

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Consequence:
    If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
    Remedy:
    General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 13V173000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2012–2013

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 12V484000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

    Model years 2011–2013

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 12V093000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model year 2012

    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured from February 22, 2011, through February 22, 2012 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” Due to a software error, the parking lamps do not activate when either the parking lamps or headlamps are turned on.

    Consequence:
    Inadequate lighting could reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the potential for a crash.
    Remedy:
    General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module free of charge. The safety recall began on March 29, 2012. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 09V116000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 1997–2003

    General Motors is recalling 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 Buick Regal, MY 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, monte carlo and impala, MY 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, MY 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.

    Consequence:
    If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  11. NHTSA campaign 08V118000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 1997–2003

    GM is recalling 207,542 MY 1997-2003 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged V-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.

    Consequence:
    Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016., free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2016. Until the remedy is completed, GM strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  12. NHTSA campaign 04V375000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model year 1999

    Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." Some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.

    Consequence:
    Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on September 8, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, GM bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006HP, with orange lettering on the bulb.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  13. NHTSA campaign 03V527000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion

    Model years 1996–1998

    Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  14. NHTSA campaign 01V109000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard No. 208, "occupant crash protection." These vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.

    Consequence:
    These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
    Remedy:
    GM will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began May 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Buick at 1-800-521-7300.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  15. NHTSA campaign 00V371000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.

    Consequence:
    If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  16. NHTSA campaign 00V228003

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  17. NHTSA campaign 00V171000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.

    Consequence:
    If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  18. NHTSA campaign 00V160000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.

    Consequence:
    This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  19. NHTSA campaign 00V143000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.

    Consequence:
    The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  20. NHTSA campaign 99V356000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 1998–1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.

    Consequence:
    Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  21. NHTSA campaign 99V348000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.

    Consequence:
    Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  22. NHTSA campaign 99V170000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model year 1999

    Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.

    Consequence:
    This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  23. NHTSA campaign 98V306000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1995

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  24. NHTSA campaign 98V102000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 1997–1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  25. NHTSA campaign 97V223000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake pipe can contact the piower steering assembly causing the brake line to wear through.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in the loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of half of the vehicle brake system.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. Assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. Additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  26. NHTSA campaign 97V065000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 1995

    The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  27. NHTSA campaign 97V017000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring

    Model year 1995

    Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

    Consequence:
    This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  28. NHTSA campaign 96V116000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

    Model year 1996

    A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  29. NHTSA campaign 96V069000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1996

    The left front brake line can contact the transaxle mounting bracket or attachment bolt.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause the brake line to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of one-half of the vehicle's brake system, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper brake line clearance and reposition those brake lines found to have less than minimal clearance. Additionally, those brake lines found to have an indentation caused by the contact will be replaced and properly routed.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  30. NHTSA campaign 95V152000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model year 1995

    Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  31. NHTSA campaign 95V061000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1995

    The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  32. NHTSA campaign 95V030000

    Reported

    Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Model year 1995

    The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.

    Consequence:
    Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  33. NHTSA campaign 94V229000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model year 1995

    The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect front park/turn signal bulb which does not have sufficient candle power. This does not comply with FMVSS No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels. Reduces candle power on the park/turn lights decreases the liklihood of vehicle operator's intent being seen by other motorists.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Buick Regal questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Buick Regal have?

NHTSA lists 43 vehicle recall campaigns for the Buick Regal, covering model years 1995 to 2020. The most recent, 26V113000, was reported on February 26, 2026 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 1995 and 2000 model years are covered by the most campaigns (8 each).

Which Buick Regal model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 302 of the 2,357 complaints in NHTSA’s file (12.8%). The next are 2011 (279) and 1999 (246). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Buick Regal complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 487 complaints, or 20.7% of all 2,357. Engine (421) and Engine and Engine Cooling (293) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Buick Regal?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Buick dealer.

How many Buick Regal complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,357 complaints, 97 report a crash, 254 a fire, 80 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.