Model year 2016 · Midsize Cars

2016 Buick Regal: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Buick Regal at 22–28 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 41 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–28

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Buick dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Buick Regal recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Buick Regal, newest first.

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 16V108000 Reported Feb 24, 2016

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 21510)
Units affected: 74 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Buick Regal fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Buick Regal EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Regal	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/29/24 mpg	$2,800	374
Regal	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/30/24 mpg	$2,800	372
Regal	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/30/23 mpg	$2,900	381
Regal AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/27/22 mpg	$3,050	407
Regal eAssist	2.4L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/35/28 mpg	$2,400	312

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Buick Regal crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Buick Regal NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2016 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2016 Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Buick Regal owner complaints

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Regal, most recently on Jun 18, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Buick Regal complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Steering	10
Electrical system	6
Engine	5
Power train	5
Unknown or other	5
Vehicle speed control	5
Exterior lighting	4
Service brakes	3
Visibility/wiper	3
Exterior lighting: Headlights	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Buick Regal model years

Buick Regal by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 Regal	22–26 mpg	2	6	—
2019 Regal	22–26 mpg	3	20	—
2018 Regal	22–26 mpg	3	33	—
2017 Regal	22–24 mpg	0	20	5/5
2015 Regal	22–28 mpg	0	33	5/5

All Buick Regal years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Buick models

2016 Buick Cascada 2016 Buick Enclave 2016 Buick Encore 2016 Buick Envision 2016 Buick LaCrosse 2016 Buick Verano

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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