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2016 Buick Regal Research

Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.

1 Recalls
41 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2016

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Buick Regal. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2016 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #16V108000 24/02/2016
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.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

💬 Consumer Complaints (41)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Buick Regal owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING 9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
VISIBILITY/WIPER 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2
STRUCTURE 2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE 1
TIRES 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES 1
2016 model • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE • 04/01/2025

My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should…

2016 model • STEERING • 02/03/2025

My steering failed and started pulling left into traffic. It was hard to keep it in my lane. Had to have it towed by AAA. Took to my mechanic and he said it was the electric belt drive rack &pinion steering. He told me there was a recall on it. When I checked I was told that my vin #…

2016 model • TIRES • 06/17/2021

My tires were Black when I bought them at Wittlins in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin in 2020. They have been continualy turning brown on the outside of tire. Now they are a beige color on the outside of tire. It seems the tires are aging terribly. I complained to Wittlins a few times about tires discoloration and the manager keeps telling…

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