2015 Buick Regal
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 201 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 174 |
| 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 | 280 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
27% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2023-10-25
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-23
Exterior lighting
24% · 8 reportsElectrical system
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing control module.
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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, 2019-07-12
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2016-07-07
Air bags
9% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.