2017 Buick Regal: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
90.0
Severity index
Severity index 90.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 60.0% |
| HYDRAULIC | 7 | 35.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 20.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 15.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 10.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 10.0% |
| STEERING | 1 | 5.0% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 5.0% |
The single most-reported system is SERVICE BRAKES, cited in 12 of 20 complaints (60.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.