2011 Buick Regal vs 2013 Buick Regal
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Buick Regal | 2013 Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 279 | 91 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,526 | 1,882 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 108 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 37 |
| Power Train | 39 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 6 |
| Seats | 29 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 17 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 51 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
2011 Buick Regal
2013 Buick Regal
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.