Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Buick regal has 7 recalls, 91 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
91
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V447000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...
12V484000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equip...
12V093000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILI...
13V173000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped...
20V764000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registe...
21V00F000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registe...
26V113000
SUSPENSION:REAR
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | CHILD SEAT | The contact owns a Safety 1st Car Seat, Model Name: Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 Convertible, Model Numbe... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There is a water seal leak around the driver side headlight. I have photos showing proof of standing... |
| Nov 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | [XXX] my car failed to let me use the brake, i was going about 45mph and when i went to apply brake ... |
| May 9, 2024 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hard to be able to control the vehicle due to something going on the rear |
| Mar 4, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2nd bad headlamp assembly that develops moisture and causes lamp to go out. First was passenger side... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The driver headlight assembly has water in it and unable to fix it without replacing whole assembly ... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine used oil with no smoke or leaks. Had to change oil every 2300 miles. Motor went bad do to no ... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he became a... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the in... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car lost all electrical power while driving (moving) and fully shut down, stalling immediately. Noth... |
| May 21, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Moisture in headlights causes light to fail while driving . |
| Feb 7, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The driver side headlamp assembly has a faulty seal which allows water to leak inside the housing un... |
| Oct 28, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I previously reported an issue with a he condensation in the driver side headlight which every one o... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact's uncle owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the front headlights were burne... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the driver’s side headlight assembly de... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact's son-in-law owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaig... |
| Jul 13, 2021 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Timing belt and engine stopped working. Mechanic says needs engine replaced |
| Jun 25, 2021 | ENGINE | No warning and approximately 80,000 miles -the timing needs replaced. Mechanics state this is common... |
| Jun 17, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V... |