This page covers 6 recalls, 91 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Buick Regal.
22–24 mpg combined
9.8–10.7 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 7 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Exterior lighting is the dominant complaint theme for the 2013 Buick Regal, accounting for roughly a third of all reports. Owners most commonly describe headlights or other exterior lights failing, dimming, or behaving erratically. The electrical system is the second most-reported area, with owners describing a range of issues including warning lights illuminating, brake assist, ABS, traction control, and StabiliTrak service lights appearing together, along with the vehicle entering reduced-power or limp mode. Several owners report the car shuddering, stalling, or losing power while driving, sometimes accompanied by a check engine light. A smaller cluster of complaints involves vehicle speed control, where owners describe the car not decelerating as expected or behaving unpredictably during braking. The limp-mode pattern shows up across multiple reports, with owners noting the condition recurs after repairs.
91
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Buick Regal has 6 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension toe link that can fracture and cause sudden loss of vehicle control, with some filings specific to Turbo and GS trims and all limited to vehicles registered in certain northern and mid-Atlantic states.
Recalls 1 through 4 and recall 6 all describe the same underlying problem: the protective coating on the rear toe links can chip away, allowing the metal to rust and the link to break. A broken toe link can destabilize the rear of the car and leave the driver unable to steer a straight path. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple campaigns exist for the same defect. The remaining recall covers the front turn signals: each lamp uses two bulbs, and if one burns out, the car gives no warning to the driver, who may continue driving without realizing the turn signal is only partially working.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links may lack proper corrosion protection, which can cause them to crack or break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear toe links may lack proper corrosion protection coating, causing it to become brittle and chip away when hit by road debris. Exposed metal corrodes over time, thinning the toe link until it fractures.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective coating on rear suspension toe links can chip and allow the metal underneath to rust and potentially break, which may affect steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear toe links may have excessive coating that becomes brittle and breaks when hit by road debris. Over time, the coating chips away, exposing the metal underneath to rust. Rust can thin and fracture the toe link.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and fasteners at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear toe links received excessive coating that becomes brittle and breaks away from road debris. As the coating chips off, the metal corrodes. Over time, corrosion can cause the toe link to thin and fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and fasteners at no cost. Parts are not yet available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Each front turn signal contains two bulbs. If one bulb burns out, the driver receives no warning and won't know the turn signal is partially not working.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the body control module software to detect and alert the driver when either front turn signal bulb fails.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
