This page covers 2 recalls, 41 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering is the standout concern owners report for the 2016 Buick Regal, accounting for the largest share of complaints by a wide margin. Multiple owners describe losing power steering while driving, with the wheel becoming difficult to turn and the car pulling toward one side, some report the problem happens intermittently, making it harder to predict. Exterior lighting draws the next most complaints, with several owners noting that the driver-side LED headlight stops working, often after the car crosses into higher mileage. A handful of structural complaints round out the picture, though those reports are less consistent in describing a single symptom. The steering loss pattern is the clearest thread here, with owners consistently describing a sudden or recurring drop in assist that made lane-keeping difficult.
41
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Buick Regal has 2 recalls, both concerning the electric power steering system, which can lose its assist suddenly while driving and require significantly more physical effort to steer.
When the power steering assist fails, the vehicle shifts into a manual steering mode rather than losing steering entirely, but the wheel becomes noticeably heavier, which can make it harder to respond quickly in traffic or during a turn. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns address the same underlying circuit board failure in the power steering module.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may fail, reducing steering assist and making the vehicle harder to steer.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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
A circuit board in the power steering module may fail, causing the power steering to stop working suddenly. The steering will switch to manual mode, requiring more effort to steer.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the electric steering gear assembly to restore power steering function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
