2019 Buick Regal Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#9 most-complained of 11 Regal years
The 2019 Buick Regal ranks 9th of 11 model years, with a Complaint Index of 20 and 19 complaints logged, making it one of the better Regal years despite 3 recalls.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
Top 2019 Buick Regal problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report a false "Shift to Park" warning appearing on the dash even when the gear shifter is already in park, sometimes causing the shifter to lock and drain the battery.
- A gear shifter unit and console failed on one vehicle at 39,500 miles, triggering the same shift-to-park message.
- Rear tires reportedly went out of balance from separated internal foam or belt material, causing vibration felt inside and visible from outside the vehicle at 20,324 and 38,000 miles.
- One owner reported a driver's seat frame breaking and sliding uncontrolled during braking.
- A vehicle lost all battery power with a blank instrument panel and no ignition clicking sound, requiring a jump start.
- One complaint described no interior trunk-release mechanism for a child trapped inside.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Regal ranks 9th out of 11 model years with a Complaint Index of 20, one of the lower complaint counts in the lineup.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Regal?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, at 37% of complaints (7 of 19), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 32% (6 complaints) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 21% (4 complaints).
- Does the 2019 Buick Regal have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Regal, covering brake control module software, improperly welded front seat crossbars, and a brake system bleed issue shared with other GM models.
- How does the 2019 Regal compare to other Regal years?
- The 2019 model's Complaint Index of 20 is well below the worst year, 2011, which scored 100 with 279 complaints and 4 recalls, and the 2019 is rated Best relative to other Regal years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Buick Regal?
- The 2019 Regal is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.