Model year
2016 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 41 complaints for the 2016 Buick Regal (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), ENGINE (5). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$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
16V108000 · Feb 24, 2016
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Complaints
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| 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 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Regal · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Regal · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Regal eAssist · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Regal · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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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 2016 Buick Regal at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.