The 2019 Buick Regal's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 18 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V7620002019-24-10

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.

Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

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22V4650002022-30-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

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."

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Buick Regal has accumulated 18 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train3

02Suspension,power Train,electrical System2

03Power Train,engine1

04Tires1

05Seats1

18 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Regal Fuel Economy

22–26mpg combined

19-22city

27-32hwy

$2,000-$2,400/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2019 Buick Regal ranges from 22 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Regal - Automatic (S9)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

Regal AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Regal TourX AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

Regal AWD - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2019 Buick Regal

30States

29%in top 3

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2019.

2019 Buick Regal Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Buick Regal a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2019 Buick Regal. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Buick Regal?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Buick Regal?

You'll get between 22 and 26 MPG combined from the 2019 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 2019 Buick Regal?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 18 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.