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2011 Buick RegalProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 442 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
442
Crashes
13
Fires
14
Recalls
4
TSBs
1,524
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 442 complaints, 13 crashes, 14 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine stalls shuts off while driving

25 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

timing chain issue

9 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
3

runs rough

8 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
4

lost power while driving

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
5

headlight bulb harness melted

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

111 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 69K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

53
0–30K
76
30–60K
89
60–90K
49
90–120K
35
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (89 reports) • Median: 69K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (111 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine111 (25%)
Electrical70 (16%)
Drivetrain37 (8%)
Lights36 (8%)
Brakes34 (8%)
Seats25 (6%)
Stability Control19 (4%)
Steering17 (4%)

2011 Buick Regal: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Regal, with 111 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 69,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 69K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Regal, with 70 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Regal, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2011 Buick Regal, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
10
14
11
8
12
8
13
24
14
39
15
68
16
72
17
43
18
59
19
35
20
34
21
11
22
17
23
4
24
1
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Buick Regal. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

12V484000Sep 2014

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

14V447000Dec 2014

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

16V502000Oct 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

16V517000Mar 2017

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2011 Buick Regal NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Buick Regal is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2011 Buick Regal vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

442

Class avg

264

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 442 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2011 Buick Regal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Buick Regal?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Buick Regal is related to the engine, with 111 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Buick Regal reliable?
The 2011 Buick Regal has 442 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Buick Regal problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Buick Regal has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Regal problems start?
Based on 318 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 69,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2011 Buick Regal data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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