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1986 Buick Regal recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Buick Regal. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buick dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Buick Regal recalls, newest first

May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 16, 1989NHTSA 89V1020001,755,897 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Consequence
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 8, 1988NHTSA 88V014000179,390 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary
Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup.
Consequence
Headlights would cycle on and off. Sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace headlight switch with modified switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1987NHTSA 87V124000261,171 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole.
Consequence
Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants.
Remedy
Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 14, 1986NHTSA 86V0930002,223 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Left handed driver's side shoulder belt anchor plate may be upside down in lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. Consequence of defect: in a vehicle crash, belt anchor bolt may pull loose from anchor plate, thus failing to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages, and increases likelihood of injury to occupant.
Remedy
Install a bolt anchor plate reinforcement and new bolt, as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1986 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes3
  2. Vehicle speed control3
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine1
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
  5. Hydraulic › Foundation components1

Other Buick Regal years

Other 1986 Buick models

Questions

Does the 1986 Buick Regal have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control, exterior lighting, structure, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Buick Regal recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Buick Regal?
12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.