2019 Buick Regal Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Buick Regal has a complaint index of 38, the second-lowest among Regal model years with data, and carries a Good verdict. It has 19 complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 38/100
- #9 of 14 Regal years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 19
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Buick Regal problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (37%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (32%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (21%)
- Brakes3 (16%)
- Engine3 (16%)
- Other3 (16%)
- Structure & Body2 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Shifter electronics falsely display a "Shift to Park" message even when the vehicle is already in park, sometimes draining the battery and locking accessories on.
- Some vehicles failed to start with no battery power or dash lights, requiring a jump start.
- Rear tires developed vibration at highway speeds traced to separated internal foam or belt separation inside the tire.
- A driver's seat frame reportedly broke loose and slid forward and back during braking.
- One owner reported the trunk had no internal release, raising an entrapment concern.
- A gear shifter unit and console failed and needed dealer replacement after repeated "Shift to Park" warnings.
2019 Buick Regal recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V465000Jun 30, 2022Brakes23,734 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
- NHTSA 19V762000Oct 24, 2019Structure & Body341 vehicles
Seats
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.
Risk: Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.
- NHTSA 18V576000Aug 30, 2018Brakes210,628 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
2019 Buick Regal fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Regal years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Buick Regal reliable?
- Among Regal model years, 2019 ranks 9th worst out of the years with data and carries a Good verdict, with a complaint index of 38 versus a peak of 100 for the worst year.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Regal?
- Electrical system issues make up 37% of complaints, led by false "Shift to Park" warnings and no-start battery problems, followed by transmission and powertrain complaints at 32%.
- Does the 2019 Buick Regal have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Regal, covering a brake control module software error, improperly welded front seat frame crossbars, and a brake system bleed issue shared with other GM models.
- What year Buick Regal should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2018 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2011 having the highest complaint index at 100 among all Regal years.
- At what mileage do 2019 Buick Regal problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: electrical issues at 30,000 miles, transmission issues at 39,500 miles, and suspension issues at 29,162 miles.