2015 Buick Regal Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Regal years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Buick Regal. That ranks 16th out of 24 Regal model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 27%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Buick Regal 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 | 9 | 27% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 24% | 29,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 15% | 15,791 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 12% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 98,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | 1,001 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 12,518 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 15,791 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Buick Regal recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Buick Regal.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon reaching a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a…
Excessive oil consumption on the 2.4L engine. GM has known about the oil consumption on these engines for a long time and if oil is not consistently checked and topped off it will seize the motor while driving
After starting my vehicle with foot on the brake and putting the vehicle in gear it will move forward and occasionally roll for 4 or 5 feet before the brake engages. This is extremely dangerous as I'm pulling out of a parking space and merging with ongoing traffic !This has been going on for…
The contact owned a 2015 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while powered off, a civilian observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle then exploded. The contact stated that a vehicle parked next to the vehicle had damage from the fire. The origin of…
Airbag Red Light indicator on for 2+ weeks, ambient temperature sensor malfunction and vehicle seems to have less pressure when accelerating
Other Buick Regal years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Regal | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2018 Regal | 19 | 3 |
| 2017 Regal | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 Regal | 41 | 1 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Regal | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 Regal | 91 | 6 |
| 2012 Regal | 92 | 7 |
| 2011 Regal | 280 | 4 |
| 2010 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Regal | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Regal | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Regal | 66 | 2 |
| 2003 Regal | 101 | 3 |
| 2002 Regal | 117 | 3 |
| 2001 Regal | 187 | 6 |
| 2000 Regal | 184 | 8 |
| 1999 Regal | 246 | 6 |
| 1998 Regal | 302 | 6 |
| 1997 Regal | 136 | 7 |
| 1996 Regal | 204 | 3 |
| 1995 Regal | 173 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Regal?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Buick Regal?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 Buick Regal a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Regal model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.