2016 Buick Regal recalls and problems

The 2016 Buick Regal has 1 recall and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2016 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 19 Regal model years — 9th most.

1recalls

41complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

27,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Steering

Feb 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V108000 · 74 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Service Brakes3

Structure3

Visibility3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Buick Regal years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Buick Regal have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Buick Regal, the latest from Feb 24, 2016 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Regal?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (10), electrical system (6), engine (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.