How many brake complaints does the 2012 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, which is 17% of the 92 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Buick Regal?

No related recalls are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal's brake complaints.

Did the 2012 Buick Regal brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show one crash associated with these brake complaints and no fires or injuries.

At what mileage do 2012 Buick Regal brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 34,574.5 miles.

2012 Buick Regal Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, 17% of that year's 92 total complaints. One crash is linked to these reports, with no fires or injuries, and no brake recalls are tied to this model year. Median mileage at failure is 34,574.5.

Brakes complaints: 16; 17% of 92
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,575 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the brake pedal becoming stiff or hard to depress, sometimes making it difficult to stop the vehicle in time.
Some describe the brake pedal sticking or staying depressed after sitting in hot, humid weather, requiring the driver to manually lift it before accelerating.
Brake pads reportedly rust to the rotors after the vehicle gets wet, such as after washing or driving in rain, requiring high engine revs to break them free.
Several owners note the ABS or StabiliTrak warning lights illuminating alongside brake pedal problems.
One owner reports squeaking wheels traced to moisture and condensation on the rotors.

When 2012 Buick Regal brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 15, 2012, latest Nov 26, 2024.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Nov 2024; peak Mar 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Buick Regal

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Regal model year

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

20100 (0%)
201149 (18%)
201216 (17%)
20138 (9%)
20146 (16%)
20154 (12%)
20164 (10%)
201712 (60%)
20188 (42%)
20193 (16%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2012 Buick Regal have?: NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, which is 17% of the 92 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Buick Regal?: No related recalls are listed for the 2012 Buick Regal's brake complaints.
Did the 2012 Buick Regal brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show one crash associated with these brake complaints and no fires or injuries.
At what mileage do 2012 Buick Regal brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 34,574.5 miles.