Model year
2017 Buick Regal
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2017 Buick Regal (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (7), SERVICE BRAKES (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,750, 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Regal · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Regal AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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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 2017 Buick Regal at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.