2020 Buick RegalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Buick Regal, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-465 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Buick Regal

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: AJM STUDIOS, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Buick Regal has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2020 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.

78%repaired · 2024 Q2

Control module: software

Recall 22V-465 · Jun 30, 2022 · 23,734 vehicles · 18,503 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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

2020 Buick Regal safety ratings

2020 Buick Regal 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Regal owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 11522145 · May 15, 2023

Own a 2020 Regal?

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