Buick Regal
The 2020 Buick Regal presents average reliability, with a critical recall concerning power brake assist loss being the primary ownership concern.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.35 | 9.05 | — |
| 2017 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 12.38 | 7.84 | 10.23 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 12.38 | 7.84 | 10.23 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 12.38 | 7.84 | 10.23 | — |
| 2014 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 12.38 | 7.84 | 10.23 | 19-21 city / 27-31 hwy mpg |
| 2013 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
| 2012 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 13.07 | 8.11 | 10.69 | — |
| 2011 | 18 | 28 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.4 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S9) | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | coupe | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | coupe | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | coupe | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | coupe | 4 | 2.4 | Regular | LTG | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 259 hp | 295 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2013 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 182-270 hp | 172-295 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2011 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | Base price | Trim | pricing | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $36,695 | Preferred | Base price: $36,695, Trim: Preferred | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | $35,270 | Preferred II | Base price: $35,270, Trim: Preferred II | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | $29,770 | Essence | Base price: $29,770, Trim: Essence | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | $28,615 | Sport Touring | Base price: $28,615, Trim: Sport Touring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $29,690, MSRP range: $29,690 - $39,270, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP for 2014 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $29,690 | $29,690 - $39,270 | 0.8 | MSRP for 2014 model year. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 111.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 111.4 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 111.4 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 107.8 | 19 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 399 | 14.2 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Buick Regal 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Buick Regal 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 2018 Buick Regal 5 HB FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 2017 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2020
NewestThe 2020 Buick Regal presents average reliability, with a critical recall concerning power brake assist loss being the primary ownership concern.
2019
The 2019 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, with significant concerns around its braking system and electrical issues like the 'Shift to Park' fault.
2018
The 2018 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety concerns with its brake system and engine.
2017
The 2017 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring **brake system failures**.
2016
The 2016 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability outlook for used car buyers.
2015
The 2015 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant recurring issues with its **engine** and **exterior lighting**.
2014
The 2014 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant recurring engine issues, specifically involving pistons and compression loss.
2013
The 2013 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant issues with its electrical system and exterior lighting.
2012
The 2012 Buick Regal presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its engine, electrical system, and exterior lighting.
2011
The 2011 Buick Regal earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its engine and electrical systems.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Buick Regal?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Regal reports, covering 2011 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Buick Regal presents average reliability, with a critical recall concerning power brake assist loss being the primary ownership concern.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Is the Buick Regal reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Buick Regal. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 buick regal presents average reliability, with a critical recall concerning power brake assist loss being the primary ownership concern. and the 2020 buick regal's value proposition is tempered by its average reliability rating and significant safety recall concerning brake assist. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Buick Regal?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2020.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints