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The 2016 Buick Regal is associated with 41 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 9 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, and 2.4L 4-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 28 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 41 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (9 / 22%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 0 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–28 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Buick Regal?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Regal 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Regal 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Regal 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Regal AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Regal eAssist Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 24 MPG 35 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Buick Regal?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.9%
4 DR AWD 10.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Buick Regal models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Buick Regal?

Summary of 41 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
41
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 9 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 complaints
Visibility & Wipers 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure & Body 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Buick Regal problems & component breakdown (24 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Buick Regal?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #16V108000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Buick Regal

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Buick Regal

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Buick Regal have?

The 2016 Buick Regal is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Buick Regal?

NHTSA records list 41 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Buick Regal. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 9 filings (22% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Buick Regal?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Buick Regal earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Buick Regal get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Buick Regal range from 22 to 28 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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