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2018 Buick Regal recalls

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

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

For the 2018 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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2018 Buick Regal recalls, newest first

June 30, 2022NHTSA 22V46500023,734 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software

Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 2018NHTSA 18V576000210,628 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 2018NHTSA 18V2300008,738 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Consequence
If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2018 Buick Regal with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes8
  2. Engine5
  3. Unknown or other4
  4. Electrical system3
  5. Air bags2

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Questions

Does the 2018 Buick Regal have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, 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 2018 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 2018 Buick Regal?
19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.