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The 2020 Buick Regal is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Back Over Prevention / Camera, accounting for 1 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3.6l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 26 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Back Over Prevention / Camera (1 / 20%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–26 MPG across 4 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 2020 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 (S9) 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
Regal AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Regal TourX AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / yr
Regal AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / 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 2020 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
5 HB FWD —
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 2020 Buick Regal models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Buick Regal?

Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
5
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Seats & Restraints 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

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 2020 Buick Regal problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Buick Regal?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #22V465000 Active Recall
Affected Component: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #19V762000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Buick Regal

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Buick Regal

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Buick Regal have?

The 2020 Buick Regal is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns 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 2020 Buick Regal?

NHTSA records list 5 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Buick Regal. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Back Over Prevention / Camera, appearing in 1 filings (20% 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)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2020 Buick Regal?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2020 Buick Regal in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 Buick Regal get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Buick Regal range from 22 to 26 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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.