2013 Buick Regal Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Buick Regal.

20122014
Complaints
130
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2013 Buick Regal Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#134 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:65,714 mi
Crash-related:1
#234 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:65,420 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:83,183 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Buick Regal.

Electrical Faults
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,714
Headlight/Taillight Failures
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
65,420
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,183
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,477
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,607
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
44,238
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Buick Regal

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~437,551 vehicles.

26V113000Suspension:rear
~17,050 affected

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, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.

21V00F000Suspension:rear
~4,271 affected

General 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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

21V633000Suspension:rear
~32,894 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

20V764000Suspension:rear
~220,006 affected

General 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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

13V173000Electrical System
~42,904 affected

General 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 Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

12V484000Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
~120,426 affected

General 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 the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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2013 Buick Regal — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Buick Regal has 130 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (34 complaints, avg 65,714 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (34 complaints, avg 65,420 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 83,183 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Buick Regal?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,189 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Buick Regal?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Buick Regal include 9 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 437,551 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Buick Regal?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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