2015 Buick Regal: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (30% of complaints).
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0
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
fire reports
36,250
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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Among the quietest Regal years (#19 of 23 by complaints, age-adjusted)5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaignsWeak spot: engine (30%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 36,250 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Engine (engine mechanics)30% · 9 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)23% · 7 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)7% · 2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)7% · 2 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)7% · 2 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)3% · 1 complaint
“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”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2024
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2023
“Airbag Red Light indicator on for 2+ weeks, ambient temperature sensor malfunction and vehicle seems to have less pressure when accelerating”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2023
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“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2022
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2021
“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”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2020
“While exiting an interstate on a sharp curve failed to respond. No warning lights appeared. When applying brake steering began to respond. Contacted dealer service department charlie obaugh staunton virginia. Vehicle is not on recall list. Problem appears to be similar to 2016 steering recall. Dealership did not offer remedy for problem. This is definitely a safety issue losing steering while in motion. What options do we have”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 buick regal. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight was filled with moisture. The contact was concerned that moisture in the headlight housing may cause the headlight to become inoperable while driving at night and possibly cause an accident. The diagnosis was confirmed by an independent mechanic. Karp buick (400 sunrise hwy, rockville centre, ny 11570, 515-665-1739) was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no repair assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,500.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2020
“The driver side headlight assembly holds water and moisture and light can not come out very well it's a known issue and should have a recall on it”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2020
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Body stylesSedan/Saloon
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Is the 2015 Buick Regal reliable?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Buick Regal. The most complained-about area is engine (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2015 Buick Regal problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 36,250 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.