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Buying a used 2018 Buick Regal? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply, all medium severity: rear seat belts that may be misrouted, rear brakes that may be weak, and possible loss of backup power brake assist. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. What stands out is the complaint record — of 19 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, five involve crashes and four involve injuries, and service brakes is the single largest complaint area, followed by engine, unknown/other and electrical system.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Have all three recalls verified as completed by VIN at a dealer.
- Pull and re-route each rear seat belt to check it runs correctly through the guide.
- Test brake pedal firmness and ask if brake assist has ever cut out.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Buick dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Buick Regal
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal rear seat belts may be misrouted | Seat Belts | medium |
| GM cars, SUVs may have weak rear brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Buick Regal may lose backup power brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
19 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |
| Engine | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |