Model year 2018 · Buick

2018 Buick Regal recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick Regal. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: REGAL.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick Regal, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V465000	June 30, 2022	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
18V576000	August 30, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V230000	April 12, 2018	Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V465000Manufacturer no. N222370090

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2022
Owner notification: September 16, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 23,734 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: REGAL

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V465000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V576000Manufacturer no. 18279

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2018
Owner notification: October 11, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 210,628 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Buick Regal: May 16, 2018 – June 25, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: REGAL

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V576000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V230000Manufacturer no. 18117

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA: April 12, 2018
Owner notification: May 14, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,738 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Buick Regal: June 9, 2017 – February 22, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: REGAL

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V230000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 6, 2022.