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2020 Buick Regal Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Regal, affecting brakes and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Buick dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jun 30, 2022
Owner complaints
2

All 2020 Buick Regal recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Regal, covering brakes and structure & body.
Are 2020 Buick Regal recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2020 Buick Regal?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 22V465000, reported Jun 30, 2022, concerning the brakes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.