2012 Buick Regal Problems

92 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Exterior Lighting · verdict BUY 76/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Exterior Lighting33
Engine21
Electrical System18
Suspension11
Service Brakes9
Power Train7

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Buick Regal owner
“[XXX] my car failed to let me use the brake, i was going about 45mph and when i went to apply brake pressure the pedal was so stiff i couldnt use the brake. Causing from end collision, when i made a trip to springdale to have my car inspected it didnt make it, started backfiring and dying around 65 mph then the motor blew, it had some issues starting but nothing like what happened within that few seconds. Im out of a”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Buick Regal owner
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he became aware that the electrical system was not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the body control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Num”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Buick Regal owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
23/07/2014Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power hei
04/10/2012Exterior Lighting:Turn SignalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of t
07/03/2012Exterior LightingGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STA
06/05/2013Electrical System SAFETYGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Gener
21/12/2020Suspension:RearGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indi
22/12/2021Suspension:RearGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indi
26/02/2026Suspension:RearGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, M

Questions owners ask

Is the 2012 Buick Regal reliable?

On the federal record it scores 76/100: 92 owner complaints (6.57 per year on the road) and 7 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Buick Regal?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Exterior Lighting, with 33 of 99 categorised reports.

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The 2012 Buick Regal scored 76/100 on the federal record.

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