NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Buick Regal Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Buick Regal has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2020 Buick Regal. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Buick Regal owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Buick Regal, describing incidents dated March 10, 2020 to January 1, 2022.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11522145 · Filed May 15, 2023
Proximity door unlock system rarely works goes in and out even with key fob in pocket and within Proximity. I've reported the problem to buick/Chevrolet many times, changed fob batteries and etc with no fix
ODI #11447368 · Filed January 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Regal GS equipped with Continental ProContact TX Tires, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: 6Y66WBR71819. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the TPMS warning light indicated that the rear driver’s side tire air pressure was low. The tire lost air…

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Loss of Power Brake Assist/FMVSS 135

NHTSA #22V465000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 23,734 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222370090 · Owners notified September 16, 2022

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Safety consequence

A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Insufficient Welds On Front Seat Structure

NHTSA #19V762000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported October 24, 2019 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 341 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 28, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N192278300 · Owners notified February 20, 2020 · Vehicles built July 3, 2019 – August 14, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.

Safety consequence

Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2020 Buick Regal 5 HB FWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

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

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Regal.

Electrical System

ODI #11522145

Incident: March 10, 2020 · Filed: May 15, 2023

Proximity door unlock system rarely works goes in and out even with key fob in pocket and within Proximity. I've reported the problem to buick/Chevrolet many times, changed fob batteries and etc with no fix

Tires

ODI #11447368

Incident: January 1, 2022 · Filed: January 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Regal GS equipped with Continental ProContact TX Tires, Tire Size: 245/40/R19, DOT Number: 6Y66WBR71819. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the TPMS warning light indicated that the rear driver’s side tire air pressure was low. The tire lost air pressure and became flat. Also, later the front passenger’s side tire developed bubbles and had to be replaced. Within the first 200 miles of driving the vehicle, a dealer employee experienced a blowout of the front passenger’s side tire. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with the tires when it was purchased new. The contact stated that three of the four tires had experienced a failure. The contact was informed that the tire size was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T001000 (Tires). The failure mileage was 200.

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