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2015 Buick Regal Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Buick Regal has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buick dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Buick Regal, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Buick Regal owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Buick Regal, describing incidents dated May 25, 2015 to June 20, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 9 complaints
Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
Electrical System 5 complaints
Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints

Of the 33 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11604819 · Filed July 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon reaching a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular…
ODI #11590376 · Filed May 23, 2024
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
ODI #11586939 · Filed May 4, 2024
After starting my vehicle with foot on the brake and putting the vehicle in gear it will move forward and occasionally roll for 4 or 5 feet before the brake engages. This is extremely dangerous as I'm pulling out of a parking space and merging with ongoing traffic !This has been going on for…

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2015 Buick Regal as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

2015 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

11% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning (Optional) Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

2015 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

11% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning (Optional) Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

33 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Buick Regal.

Engine

ODI #11604819

Incident: June 20, 2024 · Filed: July 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon reaching a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who determined that the engine was experiencing a vacuum leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Engine

ODI #11590376

Incident: January 1, 2024 · Filed: May 23, 2024

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

Service Brakes

ODI #11586939

Incident: April 30, 2024 · Filed: May 4, 2024

After starting my vehicle with foot on the brake and putting the vehicle in gear it will move forward and occasionally roll for 4 or 5 feet before the brake engages. This is extremely dangerous as I'm pulling out of a parking space and merging with ongoing traffic !This has been going on for approximately three weeks. The vehicle literally has no brakes for four or five feet despite the fact that my foot being pressed all the way down on the brake pedal!! Last week I came very close to a major accident when I couldn't stop for an on oncoming car. Thank goodness the operator of the other vehicle stopped in time to avoid a serious accident! I immediately took the car to a local garage to have my brakes checked. They found no issues. I then took it to the Buick dealer,BICAL, and they found a serious issue. The brake vacuum pump had frozen and had actually disintegrated and no longer was functional. Parts from the pump entered the valve shaft area also. The end result was a $3,000 repair bill. The important issue here is the driver safety on the road.Although this was only occasional and at low speeds left unattended would lead to a total brake failure with major consequences and major fatalities!! God only know how many major accidents occurred with major consequences without anyone knowing the true source of the accident details. I have read online that 1996-1997 Cadillacs also have this same issue!! This is a very poor design and a major safety issue. After all there is no such thing as a minor brake issue!!! I'm avail to discuss this issue issue at your convenience. I can be reached on [XXX] [XXX] cell. Repair bill available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Engine

ODI #11551858

Fire

Incident: October 17, 2023 · Filed: October 25, 2023

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. The contact stated that a vehicle parked next to the vehicle had damage from the fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire department report was made available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System; Air Bags; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11534658

Incident: May 15, 2023 · Filed: July 26, 2023

Airbag Red Light indicator on for 2+ weeks, ambient temperature sensor malfunction and vehicle seems to have less pressure when accelerating

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11490719

Incident: October 24, 2022 · Filed: October 25, 2022

I purchased my 2015 buick in May of 2015. At about December of 2017 the drivers HID head light was breached and moisture crept in creating an inner fog and eventually a puddle of water. In the falloff 2018 the same thing happened on the passengers side. I've removed both head assemblies and tried to fix the problem with very little success. Now I am looking at replacing both lamp assemblies at a cost of $2200 not counting labor.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11476526

Incident: June 1, 2022 · Filed: July 29, 2022

Drivers side headlight has condensation in it & stopped working. Vehicle hasn’t been involved in any accidents or incidents that would have caused this. Dealer advised of the problem while performing oil change.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11400008

Incident: January 7, 2021 · Filed: March 9, 2021

I STARTED EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL BURN AT AROUND. SINCE THEN, I HAVE CHECKED MY OIL BIWEEKLY TO TOP OFF AND KEEP AT PROPER LEVELS ALONG WITH CONSISTENT OIL CHANGES AS THE OIL GETS DIRTY QUICKLY. DEALERSHIPS BEFORE HAVE TOLD ME THAT ITS "NORMAL" FOR THESE ENGINES. I DISCOVERED A BAD OIL LEAK. VACUUM PUMP ISSUES. MULTIPLE CAMSHAFT SEALS WORN AWAY, THAT WERE HARD AS ROCK FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT INCLUDING PISTON SEALS THAT HAD BEEN AFFECTED. THOUGHT THIS POSSIBLY HAD FIXED THE EXCESSIVE OIL BURN. A FEW WEEKS LATER I RECEIVED THE OIL LEVEL LOW NOTIFICATION ON THE CAR COMPUTER. I CHECK AND ITS VERY LOW. THE OIL BURN IS CONTINUING WITH NO CLEAR SIGNS OF AN OIL LEAK WITH DIRTY OIL. THERE IS POSSIBLY MORE PROBLEMS WITHIN THE ENGINE THAT AREN'T SEEN. I HAVE CHECKED PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS. I NOTICE THAT THIS ENGINE HAS MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE TURBO PACKAGE ON GM VEHICLES. IT HAS A ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE HESITATION. THESE CHARACTERISTICS SEEM TO INCLUDE INCONSISTENT ENGINE PERFORMANCE SOUND AND ARE FELT THROUGH THE PEDALS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL, THERE IS A PUTTER AND HESITATES WHILE ACCELERATING.

Suspension; Air Bags; Seat Belts

ODI #11394581

Incident: February 1, 2021 · Filed: February 3, 2021

AIR BAG SYSTEM KEEPS COMING ON THE DEALER SAYS IT'S MY FAULT AND THEY CAN'T DO NOTHING ABOUT IT I HAVE A KID AND IT'S NOT SAFE MY AIRBAG CAN DEPLOY ANYTIME.

Engine

ODI #11375902

Incident: November 23, 2020 · Filed: November 23, 2020

ENGINE HAS GONE OUT TWICE WITHIN 54K MILES. SERVICE TECH SAID THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THE 2015 BUICK REGAL ENGINE. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED THE 2ND TIME IN FEB OF 2020. FIRST TIME IT WENT OUT THERE WAS ONLY 12K MILES ON IT. NOW ITS NOV. OF 2020 AND THE CAR IS HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUES AS IT WAS WHEN BOTH ENGINES WENT OUT. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING A THIRD TIME. THIS IS NOT FAIR AS A CONSUMER TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR WITH BARELY ANY MILEAGE AND THE ENGINE KEEPS GOING ON. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY THE LAST TIME. WORST POSSIBLE TIMING EVER. THIS IS LIKE A NEVER ENDING REALLY EXPENSIVE ISSUE

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