Worst 2018 Buick Regal Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Buick Regal.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 4 | — | 169 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 14,767 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 11,125 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 10,084 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 85,164 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 29,500 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Buick Regal
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~266,834 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Other Buick Regal Years
Wider context: See the full Buick Regal reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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