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2016 Buick Regal recalls & problems

The 2016 Buick Regal has 1 safety recall and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (10 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints41filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2016 Buick Regal in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringFeb 24, 2016

Electric power assist system

Recall 16V10800074 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.9%
2016 Buick Regal NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2016 Buick Regal NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Regal eAssist Hybrid

28mpg combined
City / highway24 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

Regal

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Regal

24mpg combined
City / highway20 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Regal

23mpg combined
City / highway19 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Regal AWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Steering1000080,000 mi
Electrical system6000—
Exterior lightingHeadlights600025,700 mi
Unknown or other500016,000 mi
Power train500029,900 mi
Vehicle speed control500013,600 mi
Engine5000—
Visibility/wiper300011,000 mi
StructureBody3001—
Service brakes3000—
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control2000—
Wheels2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.