2012 BUICK REGAL — Owner-Reported Problems

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 14V447000 was reported 845 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 20V764000 was reported 48 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 21V00F000 was reported 414 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 26V113000 was reported 1,941 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (7)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 12V093000

   Report date

   Mar 7, 2012

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

   Remedy:

   GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM AT 1-800-521-7300.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 12V484000

   Report date

   Oct 4, 2012

   Component:

   EXTERIOR LIGHTING

   Consequence:

   If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 13V173000

   Report date

   May 6, 2013

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

   Remedy:

   GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 14V447000

   Report date

   Jul 23, 2014

   Component:

   SEATS

   Consequence:

   If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 20V764000

   Report date

   Dec 21, 2020

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

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6. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 21V00F000

   Report date

   Dec 22, 2021

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

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7. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 26V113000

   Report date

   Feb 26, 2026

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.

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