Model year
2011 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 280 complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (108), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (70), POWER TRAIN (37). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 184 complaints
- 2001 187 complaints
- 2002 117 complaints
- 2003 101 complaints
- 2004 66 complaints
- 2011 280 complaints
- 2012 92 complaints
- 2013 91 complaints
- 2014 38 complaints
- 2015 33 complaints
- 2016 41 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 20 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
Recalls
16V517000 · Jul 7, 2016
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
16V502000 · Jul 5, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal,…
14V447000 · Jul 23, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected…
12V484000 · Oct 4, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn…
Complaints
280 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 7, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Regal · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Regal · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Buick Regal at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.