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2015 Buick Regal Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Buick Regal, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 54,000 miles). It is 11th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints.

Complaints33
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported3

Most common 2015 Buick Regal problems

  1. Engine

    9 complaints · 27%

    Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 54,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2015 Buick Regal. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle began to putter and hesitate while accelerating. The failure occurred randomly. The dealer diagnosed that the engine fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact heard a grinding noise. The vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 50,000 miles

  2. Lights

    8 complaints · 24%

    This vehicle has hid headlight assemblies that have constant issues with condensation/water entering the housing and causing the ballast and bulb to fail. This is due to a faulty seal between the outer and inner shell assembly. This is a huge safety issue, as the vehicle may loose all headlights and cause the driver…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 38,000 miles
    We had the driver's headlight replaced under warranty due to it holding water. Once we got the car back and drove it at night, it was apparent that the light pattern was not the same. See photo. We were not able to see the road on the left side since the beam was essentially pointed down so I took the vehicle back and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 23,000 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 15%

    Sunroof exploded I was driving down the road I heard a very large pop I looked under the cover of the sunroof and there was a large hole right in the middle. Glass fell through when I opened up the cover. Nothing hit it there were no cracks in it exploded for no reason.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 1,424 miles
    While I was driving all the dashboard lights want out completely, the car didn't stop running. I got home and tried to get into the car two hours later and the doors would not open with the remote,so I use the key to enter the car, close the door and the alarm want off and the doors locked, I pressed down on the break…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 25,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    5 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: ignition.

    While I was driving all the dashboard lights want out completely, the car didn't stop running. I got home and tried to get into the car two hours later and the doors would not open with the remote,so I use the key to enter the car, close the door and the alarm want off and the doors locked, I pressed down on the break…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 25,000 miles
    While driving, on two separate occasions, my dashboard / radio went completely out...only for a few brief seconds, but that has me concerned now seeing a complaint has been filed re similar issue,
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 20,900 miles

  5. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 12%

    I was struck on the drivers side by another vehicle that ran a red light while I was going through an intersection. Side airbags deployed but emergency fuel shut off did not work to shut off fuel supply or fuel it got stuck. This resulted in further damage and injuries as the car spun out of control and did not stop…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 12,000 miles
    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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 12,000 miles

  6. Air bags

    3 complaints · 9%

    Service airbag was displayed on the dashboard when I started my vehicle. Took it in to a Buick dealership and it was the airbag module. My concern is that it went out at all in a vehicle that had less than 100,000 miles on it and if it would happen again.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 98,300 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2015 Buick Regal recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2015 Buick Regal

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Regal?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); lights (8 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Buick Regal. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2015 a bad year for the Buick Regal?
It is 11th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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