repaired · 2017 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
2016 Buick RegalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2016 Buick Regal, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-108 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Buick Regal has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Steering
6Electrical system
6Exterior lighting
5Vehicle speed control
5Power train
5Engine
3Service brakes
3Structure
3Visibility/wiper
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Buick Regal recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Regal year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Regal median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Buick Regal safety ratings
2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Regal owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My steering failed and started pulling left into traffic. It was hard to keep it in my lane. Had to have it towed by AAA. Took to my mechanic and he said it was the electric belt drive rack &pinion steering. He told me there was a recall on it. When I checked I was told that my vin # was not…
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during rainy weather, and making a left or right turn, the steering wheel intermittently made a grinding and clicking sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and…
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