2012 Buick Regal
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Buick Regal is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 118 on record.
2012 Buick Regal at a glance
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2012 Buick Regal recalls 7
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenl…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle …
Fix: GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, THE PARKING LAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN EITHER THE PARKING LAMPS OR HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON.
Fix: GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM AT 1-800-521-7300.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
Fix: GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners m…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N2123466…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspensi…
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Buick Regal common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Buick Regal MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Buick Regal worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Buick Regal costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Buick Regal trims & engines on record
2012 Buick Regal vehicles on record
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK4C9115881
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5EK1C9122761
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5EK7C9138236
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK7C9126888
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5EK5C9157562
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5EKXC9149666
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5EK5C9126392
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK5C9183140
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK2C9145610
2012 Buick Regal GS2G4GV5GV2C9171627
2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 Turbo2G4GS5EV3C9182695
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK6C9148784
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK8C9189515
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK6C9114621
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK1C9114767
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK3C9151903
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK2C9141590
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5ER2C9139808
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK8C9137611
2012 Buick Regal GS2G4GV5GV5C9164803
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EKXC9154507
2012 Buick Regal GS2G4GV5GV1C9147643
2012 Buick Regal Base2G4GR5EK7C9124381
2012 Buick Regal Premium 12G4GS5ER0C9137748
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2012 Buick Regal — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Buick Regal have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Buick Regal?
Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, electrical system, suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Buick Regal get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Buick Regal at about 23 mpg combined (19 city / 29 highway).
How much is a 2012 Buick Regal worth?
Comparable 2012 Buick Regal listings run roughly $10,800–$16,400, typically around $13,735 (from 117 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.