What is the 2014 Buick Regal Shift Cable Adjuster Can Disengage (Recall 14V092)?

NHTSA Recall 14V092 covers certain 2014 Buick Regal vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission shift-cable adjuster can disengage from the shift lever, leaving the indicated selector position different from the actual gear. The driver may select Park while t… Severity: high.

What is the 2012-2013 Buick Regal Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 26V113)?

NHTSA Recall 26V113 covers certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS vehicles that were sold or ever registered in the campaign's named corrosion states and were not included in prior recall 21V00F. Improper electrocoating can make a rear toe link susceptible to long-term corros… Severity: high.

What is the 2018-2020 Buick Regal EBCM Software Can Increase Stopping Distance After Vacuum Loss (Recall 22V465)?

GM Recall N222370090, NHTSA 22V465, covers certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. Following a partial or full loss of vacuum brake-assist pressure, an Electronic Brake Control Module software error can cause the vehicle to exceed federal stopping-distance requirements. Braking m… Severity: high.

What is the 2016 Buick Regal Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail (Recall 16V108)?

GM Recall 21510, NHTSA 16V108, covers certain 2016 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured from August 30, 2015, through February 12, 2016. The power-steering assist system may fail. Manual steering remains possible but requires more effort, and the loss of assist increases crash risk. Severity: high.

What is the 2011 Buick Regal Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517)?

GM Recall 30710, NHTSA 16V517, covers certain 2011 Buick Regal vehicles equipped with eight-way power-adjustable front seats. The power-seat wiring harness can contact the seat frame and chafe. Damaged wires can short-circuit, make a power seat inoperative and increase fire risk. Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2012 Buick Regal Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

GM Recall 14271, NHTSA 14V447, covers certain 2011-2012 Buick Regal vehicles equipped with power height-adjustable front seats. A shoulder bolt securing a front-seat height adjuster can loosen or fall out, causing the seat to drop suddenly to its lowest vertical position. Sudden… Severity: high.

What is the 2012-2013 Buick Regal eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173)?

GM Recall 13136A, NHTSA 13V173, covers certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal eAssist vehicles. A malfunctioning Generator Control Module can cause gradual loss of battery charge and illuminate the malfunction indicator. If the vehicle continues to be driven, the engine can stall or fail… Severity: high.

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Buick Regal Problems & Known Issues

2011-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 Buick Regal has 9 documented known issues, with 9 rated critical. The most serious are Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502), Shift Cable Adjuster Can Disengage (Recall 14V092), Steering or Front-Suspension Fasteners May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 14V409), Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 26V113), EBCM Software Can Increase Stopping Distance After Vacuum Loss (Recall 22V465), Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail (Recall 16V108), Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517), Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447) and eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173). DIY maintenance guides at .

All 9 Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick Regal problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 Buick Regal has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502), Shift Cable Adjuster Can Disengage (Recall 14V092), Steering or Front-Suspension Fasteners May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 14V409). Of these, 9 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick Regal reliable?

The 2011-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 Buick Regal has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 9 issues are rated critical: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502) and Shift Cable Adjuster Can Disengage (Recall 14V092) and Steering or Front-Suspension Fasteners May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 14V409) and Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 26V113) and EBCM Software Can Increase Stopping Distance After Vacuum Loss (Recall 22V465) and Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail (Recall 16V108) and Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517) and Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447) and eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Buick Regal is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Buick Regal. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2011-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 Buick Regal with 9 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 2011 Buick Regal Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502)?

GM Recall 50491, NHTSA 16V502, includes certain 2011 Buick Regal vehicles that may have been serviced with an ignition/start-switch housing containing a damaged electronic park-lock lever. The key may be removable while the transmission is not in Park, allowing the vehicle to rol… Severity: high.

All 9 Known Issues

2011 Buick Regal: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502)#

2011 Buick Regal: Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517)#

2012-2013 Buick Regal: eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173)#

2014 Buick Regal: Steering or Front-Suspension Fasteners May Be Under-Torqued (Recall 14V409)#

2016 Buick Regal: Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail (Recall 16V108)#

2014 Buick Regal: Shift Cable Adjuster Can Disengage (Recall 14V092)#

2012-2013 Buick Regal: Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall 26V113)#

2018-2020 Buick Regal: EBCM Software Can Increase Stopping Distance After Vacuum Loss (Recall 22V465)#

2011-2012 Buick Regal: Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)#

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