Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Buick Regal has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Jun 25, 2021 | ENGINE | No warning and approximately 80,000 miles -the timing needs replaced. Mechanics state this is common... |
| Jun 4, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH... |
| Jan 12, 2019 | ENGINE | FOR THE PAST YEAR MY VEHICLE IS CONSUMING A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL. I HAVE TO ADD 2.5 QUARTS AFTER 1500... |
| Nov 13, 2018 | ENGINE | AT ROUTINE OIL CHANGE APPOINTMENT (71000 MILES) PLUS MY CONCERN TO CHECK OUT A NOISE DURING COLD STA... |
| Aug 16, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE INDICATOR IL... |
| Mar 15, 2018 | ENGINE | TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED AND RUINED THE ENGINE |
| Dec 15, 2016 | ENGINE | CAR BURNS 1 QT. OIL/ 1000 MILES EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION REQUIRES PISTONS AND RINGS TO BE REPLACED... |
| Aug 25, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE B... |