2020 Buick Regal Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Buick Regal.

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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Fatalities
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Recalls
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Worst 2020 Buick Regal Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Sensor

#31 complaints

Tire Defects

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Buick Regal.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Regal. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2020 Buick Regal

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~24,075 vehicles.

22V465000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~23,734 affected

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."

19V762000Seats
~341 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.

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2020 Buick Regal — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Buick Regal reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Buick Regal has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Buick Regal?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender (1 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Sensor (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,075 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 2020 Buick Regal?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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