2013 Buick Regal Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 Buick Regal, 19% of its 91 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 63,225. No engine-related recalls are on file.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 19% of 91
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 63,225 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle fails to start intermittently while the check engine light stays on and acceleration becomes weak.
- A squeaking noise from the engine bay traces to a loose tensioner pulley needing replacement.
- Vehicle shuts down completely while driving after a "Remote Not Detected" dashboard alert, leaving no power to shift out of the road.
- Vehicle drops into limp or reduce-power mode with stuttering and stalling, along with check engine and Stabilitrak warnings, sometimes tied to a throttle body sensor, crank position sensor, timing chain, or ECM replacement.
When 2013 Buick Regal engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2015, latest Apr 30, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Buick Regal
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Regal model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problems does the 2013 Buick Regal have?
- Owners report intermittent no-start conditions, a squeaking tensioner pulley, sudden shutdowns while driving, and limp/reduce-power mode with stalling. NHTSA has 17 engine complaints for this year, 19% of the 91 total complaints filed.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Buick Regal engine?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the engine problems reported on the 2013 Buick Regal.
- At what mileage do engine problems occur on the 2013 Buick Regal?
- The median mileage at failure among NHTSA engine complaints for the 2013 Buick Regal is 63,225 miles.
- How does the 2013 Buick Regal compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2013 model's 17 engine complaints make up 19% of its total complaints, lower in share than the 2011 model year, which had 120 engine complaints at 43% of its total.