Recall history
Buick Regal Recalls by Year
This page groups every Buick Regal safety-recall campaign in the connected NHTSA dataset by model year. Read the component, safety consequence and remedy, then use the exact VIN to confirm whether a specific car is affected and repaired.
Data updated July 2026
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Latest affected year
- 2020
- Urgent instructions
- 0
- Years analyzed
- 3
3 affected model years
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Park-it or park-outside flags
8 year-level recall count
Year directory
Buick Regal recalls by model year
2020 Buick Regal recalls
2 campaigns on file
2019 Buick Regal recalls
3 campaigns on file
2018 Buick Regal recalls
3 campaigns on file
Campaign details
Buick Regal recall campaigns
Duplicate campaign numbers across model years are combined below. Urgent stop-driving and park-outside instructions appear first, followed by the newest NHTSA reports.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22V465000
Affected model years
What can happen
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
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."
Remedy
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA report received 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z.
SEATS19V762000
Affected model years
What can happen
Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall summary
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.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.
NHTSA report received 2019-10-24T00:00:00Z.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V576000
Affected model years
What can happen
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall summary
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.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA report received 2018-08-30T00:00:00Z.
SEAT BELTS18V230000
Affected model years
What can happen
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recall summary
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.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
NHTSA report received 2018-04-12T00:00:00Z.
Important limitation
A recall campaign is not the same as an open recall on one car
Campaigns are attached to production ranges, equipment and configurations. Some vehicles in the same model year are not covered; others have already received the repair. Only a VIN-level lookup can confirm applicability and completion.
Source trail
Where this Buick Regal data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Buick Regal research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Buick Regal research FAQ
How many recalls does the Buick Regal have?
The available NHTSA model-year records contain 4 unique recall campaigns across 3 Buick Regal model years. A campaign can affect multiple years and only certain production dates or configurations.
How do I know whether my Buick Regal recall was repaired?
Campaign data cannot show repair completion for one car. Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup or ask a franchised dealer to check the manufacturer system.
Can a Buick Regal be sold with an open recall?
Used vehicles can be offered for sale with unrepaired recalls. Recall repairs are generally completed by an authorized dealer at no charge, but confirm eligibility and parts availability for the exact VIN.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
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