Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Buick regal has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Timing belt and engine stopped working. Mechanic says needs engine replaced |
| Sep 2, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70MPH AND CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND DASH ... |
| Mar 17, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING FROM 35 MPH, THE... |
| Jan 15, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | DIFFICULT TO SHIFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN COLD WEATHER, ALONG WITH GEAR NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEAL... |
| Oct 29, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | VEHICLE TURNS OFF WHEN GOING IN REVERSE. VEHICLE ALSO MAKES WEIRD SPUTTERING NOISE WHEN STARTED. T... |
| Jul 10, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RPMS IDLES HIGH AND THE... |