2015–2020 · 6 model years · 7 recalls

Buick Regal problems by year

We don't rate the Buick Regal yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (61). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior32
Electrical system30
Brakes27
Engine & cooling18
Driver-assist & stability16
Steering10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2020.

Every Buick Regal year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2020 RegalNot rated yet9126
2019 RegalNot rated yet32226
2018 RegalNot rated yet55326
2017 RegalNot rated yet26024
2016 RegalNot rated yet61128
2015 RegalNot rated yet50028

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Buick Regal problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, electrical system, brakes.

Which Buick Regal year has the most recalls?

The 2018, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.