How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, which is 6% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system?

No related recall is listed in this data for the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system, though one owner noted a similar fuel pump recall existed for related GMC vehicles.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up on the 2011 Buick Regal?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Buick Regal is 70,000 miles.

Are fuel system issues worse in 2011 than other Regal years?

Yes. The 2011 model year has the highest share of fuel system complaints among Regal model years listed, at 6%, compared to 2% or less in most other years.

Did the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?

The fuel system complaint data for 2011 includes 2 crashes and 1 fire reported among all complaints that year.

2011 Buick Regal Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, 6% of that year's 279 total complaints. There is no related recall filed for this fuel system issue, and median mileage at failure is 70,000. That share is the highest of any Regal model year in this data.

Fuel System complaints: 17; 6% of 279
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Engine stalls unexpectedly at low speed, including at red lights, stop signs, or while slowing down, and sometimes requires towing to restart.
Drivers report a strong gas smell inside the cabin at highway speeds above 45 mph, accompanied by dizziness or lightheadedness.
Acceleration cuts out or resists entirely on the highway, with the vehicle acting as if no gas is reaching the engine, then intermittently recovering.
Owners describe fuel pump failures, including cases where a pump was diagnosed as needing replacement but not actually replaced during a repair visit.
One owner reports the vehicle rapidly and forcefully accelerated on its own while parking, resulting in a crash.
One owner believes their vehicle should be covered by a fuel pump recall issued for related GMC vehicles but was told it does not apply.

When 2011 Buick Regal fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2011, latest Oct 28, 2023.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Oct 2023; peak Oct 2023 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Buick Regal

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Regal model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
201117 (6%)
20122 (2%)
20134 (4%)
20142 (5%)
20154 (12%)
20161 (2%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (5%)
20191 (5%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?: NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, which is 6% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system?: No related recall is listed in this data for the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system, though one owner noted a similar fuel pump recall existed for related GMC vehicles.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up on the 2011 Buick Regal?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Buick Regal is 70,000 miles.
Are fuel system issues worse in 2011 than other Regal years?: Yes. The 2011 model year has the highest share of fuel system complaints among Regal model years listed, at 6%, compared to 2% or less in most other years.
Did the 2011 Buick Regal fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?: The fuel system complaint data for 2011 includes 2 crashes and 1 fire reported among all complaints that year.