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Buick Regal by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Buick Regal (2015–2020). The 2020 model is rated 22–26 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Buick Regal years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Regal | 4 | 22–26 mpg | 2 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Regal | 4 | 22–26 mpg | 3 | 20 | — |
| 2018 Regal | 4 | 22–26 mpg | 3 | 33 | — |
| 2017 Regal | 3 | 22–24 mpg | 0 | 20 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 22–28 mpg | 1 | 41 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Regal | 5 | 22–28 mpg | 0 | 33 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Buick Regal recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Buick Regal year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 22V465000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software, reported Jun 30, 2022; model years 2018, 2019, 2020
- 19V762000 — Seats, reported Oct 24, 2019; model years 2019, 2020
- 18V576000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Aug 30, 2018; model years 2018, 2019
- 18V230000 — Seat belts: Rear/other, reported Apr 12, 2018; model years 2018
- 16V108000 — Steering: Electric power assist system, reported Feb 24, 2016; model years 2016
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Buick models
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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