Model year 2019 · Buick

2019 Buick Regal recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Buick Regal, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V465000	June 30, 2022	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
19V762000	October 24, 2019	Seats
18V576000	August 30, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Seats (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 19V762000Manufacturer no. N192278300

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: October 24, 2019
Owner notification: February 20, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 341 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Buick Regal: July 3, 2019 – August 14, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: REGAL

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.

Safety risk

Seats with improper welds may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.

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 19V762000, 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 2019 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

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