Model year
2013 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 91 complaints for the 2013 Buick Regal (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (34), ENGINE (9). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$3,050, 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
26V113000 · Feb 26, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012â2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,…
21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,…
21V633000 · Aug 12, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,…
20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,…
13V173000 · May 6, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This…
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
91 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 2, injury field 5, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ13003 | Generator Control Module Fires · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Jul 5, 2013 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| AQ14001 | Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | May 2, 2014 | May 22, 2016 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal eAssist · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Regal · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Regal · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Regal · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Regal · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Regal · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Regal · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
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