2018 Buick Regal vs 2019 Buick Regal
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Buick Regal | 2019 Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 898 | 672 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Buick Regal |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 6 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
2018 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.