2018 Buick Regal Tourx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Regal Tourx years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Regal Tourx. That is the most of any Regal Tourx model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 29%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Buick Regal Tourx problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 29% | 900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 900 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | 27,483 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 7,357 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Buick Regal Tourx recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Buick Regal Tourx.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front Passenger Brake Hose Failure by Crimp
Check engine light came on, reads reduced power and is causing problems accelerating
My check engine light came on along with my traction control light, and "Reduced Engine Power" popped up. This is connected to a recall on this vehicle for a connector at the throttle pedal.
Rear camera and cross traffic warning system malfunctions randomly, working less than half the time. When the vehicle is put in reverse the system and camera often do not work and issue a notice that it needs serviced. On several occasions it did not warn me of a person behind my vehicle or another…
Shift to park message in DIC along with audible warning, even though car in park. Will not allow you to lock car, will run down battery. Have to play with shifter to stop. Eventually couldn't get it to stop. Per dealer "Possible intermittent failure of the park switch in transmission shift control…
Other Buick Regal Tourx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Regal Tourx | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Regal Tourx?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Buick Regal Tourx?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Buick Regal Tourx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Regal Tourx model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.