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Buick Regal Sportback

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,970

Active records

Recalls

59

Active records

TSBs

3,199

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

5

Injuries

146

Crashes

142

Fires

270

Top reported issues — Buick Regal Sportback

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Condition issue

952

Operating state

765

Thermal issue

434

Engine behavior

408

Braking behavior

378

Reporting mechanism

297

Fluid issue

254

Steering behavior

241

Noise

238

Safety restraint issue

232

Lighting behavior

191

Driver assistance issue

162

Performance issue

149

Safety restraint behavior

134

Electrical issue

131

Vibration/harshness

124

Access/entry issue

109

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

90

Powering on/off behavior

71

Starting behavior

69

Smell

53

HVAC behavior

46

Infotainment behavior

33

Recent change

30

Wiper/washer behavior

30

Ride/handling behavior

26

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 BUICK REGAL

Filed May 13, 2026


While driving on the highway at 60 mph, warning on dash came on saying “engine power reduced” and drop down speed to around 25 mph and I could not accelerate more than 25 mph on the highway which could have caused an accident because of the traffic flow behind me. I put a code scanner under the dash and it read code P2138, Throttle pedal position sensor switch.

2013 BUICK REGAL

Filed May 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light and depressing the brake pedal, the hybrid battery would power off as intended; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle would lose automotive power before suddenly independently powering on before jolting. The check engine light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign:…

2013 BUICK REGAL

Filed May 5, 2026


1 injured
Crash

While in motion at about 25-30 miles per hours, slightly stepping on the brake to slow down, the car just… wouldn’t, I was forced to swerve, preventing damage to cars ahead, I went over a curb

2013 BUICK REGAL

Filed Apr 30, 2026


1 injured

, while driving, doing a steady 25-30 mph my vehicle completed transformed behavior, literally, I could only guess the problem(s)

2014 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 13, 2025


#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018

2018 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 11, 2025


My car was part of recall number 22V465, which was supposed to fix a problem with the electronic brake assist system. The recall repair was done in 2023, but after my battery recently died, the same problem has come back — my brakes are very firm, and I have to press hard to stop. The car is showing trouble codes C028F:04, C1586:04, and V0420:71, all related to the electronic brake control module.

2011 BUICK REGAL

Filed Oct 8, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

2012 BUICK REGAL

Filed Aug 21, 2025


The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Name: Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 Convertible, Model Number: CC286-GAD, Manufactured Date: August 17, 2022. The contact stated that the forward-facing safety seat head detached from the seat with the screws still attached. The contact attempted to tighten the screws; however, the screws required a special bit. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The car seat was not replaced.

2012 BUICK REGAL

Filed Jul 27, 2025


There is a water seal leak around the driver side headlight. I have photos showing proof of standing water. It has now caused the headlight, left turn signal, and drivers side brake light to fail. My passenger side headlight is doing the same. I have no headlights, no driverside lights period. I drive 2 children around in this car and it's gotten very dangerous. I contacted GM, and the local dealership and they won't fix it. I'm a [XXX] and don't have the $3200-$5000 I was told the repair would…

2016 BUICK REGAL

Filed Jun 18, 2025


My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.