MYRModel Year Report

2015 Buick Regal

▲ Better than typical
2015 Buick Regal
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:40:59.911Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

Complaints per year, Buick Regal Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 25 complaints 1987 1988: 125 complaints 1989: 107 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 201 complaints 1992: 145 complaints 1992 1993: 86 complaints 1994: 119 complaints 1995: 174 complaints 1996: 204 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1997 1998: 302 complaints 1999: 246 complaints 2000: 184 complaints 2001: 187 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 101 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 279 complaints 2012: 92 complaints 2013: 91 complaints 2014: 38 complaints 2014 2015: 33 complaints 2015 2016: 41 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 19 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020
2015: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19834
19846
19859
198612
198725
1988125
1989107
199077
1991201
1992145
199386
1994119
1995174
1996204
1997136
1998302
1999246
2000184
2001187
2002117
2003101
200466
20054
20081
20091
20101
2011279
201292
201391
201438
201533
201641
201720
201819
201919
20202

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owned a 2015 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while powered off, a civilian observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle then exploded.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231025

Excessive oil consumption on the 2.4L engine. GM has known about the oil consumption on these engines for a long time and if oil is not consistently checked and topped off it will seize the motor while driving

NHTSA ODI report, 20240523

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 24%

24% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS PRESSED, WHICH ACTIVATED THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190712

Also filed under LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT WHILE I WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF DID NOT WORK TO SHUT OFF FUEL SUPPLY OR FUEL IT GOT STUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160707

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2016 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 1998 ■ 2011 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Buick Regal reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Buick Regal is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Regal?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Regal have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.