2017 Buick Regal Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 25, 2025 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Regal years
Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 24 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Regal. That ranks 17th out of 24 Regal model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 35%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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BUICK REGAL SIXTH GENERATION (OPEL INSIGNIA B) China. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Buick Regal problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~76,000 mi
Service Brakes5 · ~97,000 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~21,000 mi
Electrical System3 · ~69,570 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~41,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~68,820 mi
Back Over Prevention1 · ~50,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic735%76,000——
Service Brakes525%97,000——
Unknown or Other420%21,000——
Electrical System315%69,570——
Exterior Lighting210%41,000——
Power Train210%68,820——
Back Over Prevention15%50,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Steering15%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 9 complaints
2020: 2202022021: 2202122022: 9202292023: 3202332024: 2202422025: 220252

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Buick Regal recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Buick Regal.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Noticed a recall regarding Buick Regal concerning break issues causing the valve to not operate correctly. Possibly the electronic break module not working properly and an update needed along with some parts. Recently the break valve was replaced because the break assist failed. Now, after running…

Service Brakes · received Mar 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11650657

When i turn the car off the key will not allow me to remove it from ignition to the proper position to remove the key. This is a safety hazzard. I have to mess with the brakes, steering wheel and parking console and keep starting and turning off the car to get key removed. The dealer said they…

Electrical System · received Jan 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11639097

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the brake pedal was firm while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 7, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11624072

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 80-85 MPH downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was rigid, failed to lower as needed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The Brake Assist warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 22, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11584466

I was driving on the interstate going up the mountain and my 2017 Regal started to choke going up the incline. I was pressing my gas to the floor and nothing when this happened I quickly pulled off to the side when I tapped my brakes they felt as if I was pressing on a concrete block. I was able to…

Service Brakes · received Oct 12, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11549599

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Regal?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Buick Regal?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 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 2017 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.