2018 Buick Regal vs 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Buick Regal | 2018 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 372 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 898 | 205 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 26–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 210 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 60 |
| Power Train | 2 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 19 |
| Structure | 0 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 68 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 60 |
| Stalling | 0 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 16 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
2018 Buick Regal
2018 Hyundai Sonata
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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.