Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2016 Buick Regal, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V1080002016-24-02

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 41 issues reported over 1 model years, steering problems are the most common for the 2016 Buick Regal. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Steering9

02Exterior Lighting4

03Unknown Or Other3

04Visibility/wiper3

05Electrical System2

41 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Regal Fuel Economy

22–28mpg combined

19-24city

27-35hwy

$1,550-$2,000/yr

The 2016 Buick Regal delivers 22 to 28 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Regal eAssist - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Regal - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Regal - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Regal - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city30 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Regal AWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2016 Buick Regal

30States

29%in top 3

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

ILIllinois

3110%

FLFlorida

289%

MIMichigan

279%

PAPennsylvania

238%

DEDelaware

186%

OHOhio

165%

INIndiana

155%

TXTexas

155%

MOMissouri

134%

NCNorth Carolina

124%

WIWisconsin

103%

GAGeorgia

72%

DCWashington DC

72%

MDMaryland

62%

MNMinnesota

62%

OKOklahoma

62%

AZArizona

52%

CACalifornia

52%

KY4

TN4

IA3

VA3

NE3

OR3

CO3

NY3

UT2

AL2

NM2

SD2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Buick Regal Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Buick Regal a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Buick Regal. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Buick Regal?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Buick Regal. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Buick Regal?

You'll get between 22 and 28 MPG combined from the 2016 Buick Regal, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Buick Regal?

STEERING problems top the list with 41 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.