2012 Buick Regal

$2,782
from
34
listings
$3K–$100K
price range
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Low$2,782
High$99,955
From$2,782
Avg Mileage129,412 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 34 active dealer listings as of

Safety

6 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2012 Buick Regal Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,782
$3K–$100K
34 listings129,412 avg miles
Avenir
From$19,599
4 listings|$20K–$27K
CXL
From$1,000
36 listings|$1K–$13K
CXL Turbo
From$3,900
9 listings|$4K–$9K
Essence
From$9,999
53 listings|$10K–$24K
GS
From$3,495
39 listings|$3K–$30K
LS
From$1,799
13 listings|$2K–$8K
Leather
From$2,782
18 listings|$3K–$100K
Preferred
From$9,399
56 listings|$9K–$25K
Premium
From$3,495
131 listings|$3K–$19K
Sport Touring
From$7,500
23 listings|$8K–$16K

2012 Buick Regal Pricing

Price Trend

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Buick Regal Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 6 recalls and 91 complaints for the 2012 Buick Regal, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

6
Recalls
91
Complaints
3
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
13V1730002013-06-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

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20V7640002020-21-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V00F0002021-22-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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12V4840002012-04-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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12V0930002012-07-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, THE PARKING LAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN EITHER THE PARKING LAMPS OR HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON.

INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

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26V1130002026-26-02
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.

Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 91 issues reported over 1 model years, exterior lighting problems are the most common for the 2012 Buick Regal. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Exterior Lighting25
02Engine9
03Suspension7
04Service Brakes5
05Electrical System,exterior Lighting3
91 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Regal Fuel Economy

22–28mpg combined
·
18-24city
·
29-35hwy
·
$1,550-$2,000/yr

The 2012 Buick Regal delivers 22 to 28 MPG combined across 8 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Regal eAssist - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Regal - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city31 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Regal - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city30 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Regal - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city29 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Buick Regal

30States

Illinois has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 30 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

Buying a 2012 Buick Regal?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2012 Buick Regal a good car to buy?

The 2012 Buick Regal has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is exterior lighting, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Buick Regal?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2012 Buick Regal. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Buick Regal?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $511 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2012 Buick Regal?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Buick Regal, based on 91 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2012 compare to other Buick Regal years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Buick Regal model years. Visit the Buick Regal buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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