2013 Buick Regal

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2013 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:27:10.711Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 91 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	1
1983	4
1984	6
1985	9
1986	12
1987	25
1988	123
1989	106
1990	77
1991	200
1992	144
1993	85
1994	110
1995	173
1996	204
1997	136
1998	302
1999	246
2000	184
2001	187
2002	117
2003	101
2004	66
2005	4
2008	1
2009	1
2010	1
2011	279
2012	91
2013	91
2014	38
2015	33
2016	41
2017	20
2018	19
2019	18
2020	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40%

40% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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, while driving, doing a steady 25-30 mph my vehicle completed transformed behavior, literally, I could only guess the problem(s)

NHTSA ODI report, 20260430

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 37%

37% of complaints: exterior lighting — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PARALLEL PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171205

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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, while driving, doing a steady 25-30 mph my vehicle completed transformed behavior, literally, I could only guess the problem(s)

NHTSA ODI report, 20260430

NHTSA ODI report, 20171205

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING AREA TO APPROACH AND ENTER A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED WITH A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ABOVE 60 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160119

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130611 — electrical system

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a conditio

Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign nu

Campaign 13V173000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130705 — RQ (closed 20140722)

Generator Control Module Fires

I 20140502 — AQ (closed 20160522)

Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall

R 20140908 — exterior lighting

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn

Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-

Campaign 12V484000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210819 — suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021.

Campaign 20V764000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220103 — suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022.

Campaign 21V633000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220127 — suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022.

Campaign 21V00F000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260403 — suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012â2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580.

Campaign 26V113000 — check if this car was fixed