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Buick Regal Premium2012

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Where to Find Buick Regal Premium

Location data for all 2012 Buick Regal trims combined

30States

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Buick Regal Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Buick Regal trims

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
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Buick Regal Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Buick Regal trims

22–28mpg combined
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18-24city
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29-35hwy
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$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)

Premium Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Buick Regal Premium

How does the Premium compare to other Buick Regal trims?

The Premium occupies a distinct position in the Buick Regal range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Buick Regal Premium?

Budget for standard Premium maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 6 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Regal Premium?

For the Premium, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Regal buyer's guide.

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