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All cars · Buick Regal · 2020

2020 Buick Regal. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical67%
Tires33%
Seat belts33%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
300000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 22V465000 Jun 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum

    Defect. 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."

    Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • 19V762000 Oct 2019 Other

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

    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.

Manufacturer communications 587

Buick filed 587 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Buick Regal 5 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Buick Regal TourX SW AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)FWD22 / 32 / 26Premium$3,000
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD21 / 29 / 24Premium$3,200
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S9)AWD19 / 27 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017–2–Electrical
2018–14–Engine
2019–8–Brakes
2020–3–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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