Buick Regal Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Buick Regal across 15 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (54% of reports).
- 134air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 38mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 72 of 134 complaints (54%)
- Provide further: mentioned in 13 of 134 complaints (10%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 9 of 134 complaints (7%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 9 of 134 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 38 an injury.
Buick Regal air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% | — |
| 2015 Regal | 3 | 9% | 98,300 |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2011 Regal | 8 | 3% | 46,450 |
| 2005 Regal | 1 | 25% | 19,030 |
| 2004 Regal | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2003 Regal | 3 | 3% | 11,000 |
| 2002 Regal | 1 | 1% | 135,000 |
| 2001 Regal | 8 | 4% | 115,000 |
| 2000 Regal | 21 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 1999 Regal | 3 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 1998 Regal | 5 | 2% | 154,123 |
| 1997 Regal | 7 | 5% | 101,214 |
| 1996 Regal | 21 | 10% | 98,000 |
| 1995 Regal | 49 | 28% | 114,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:side/window
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
Risk: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 1995
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I hit a deer going 60 mph and the airbag didnât deploy, the service airbag light came on after I hit it. Iâd assume that means the airbag tried to deploy but ran into an issue
On Monday, August 14th, at approximately 5 pm, my wife and I were traveling in our 2018 Buick Regal towards a red streetlight. I began applying my brakes to come to a stop. I was several car lengths behind a vehicle that was up ahead. My car's engine then revved up and our vehicle kept on going and…
Airbag Red Light indicator on for 2+ weeks, ambient temperature sensor malfunction and vehicle seems to have less pressure when accelerating
The two systems that failed are the airbag release on the front passenger side and the stabilitrak system. Both systems show error lights on the dash. The front seat passenger does not have airbag protection. The stabilitrak system error light appears intermittently and when the traction system…
Air bag system keeps coming on the dealer says it's my fault and they can't do nothing about it i have a kid and it's not safe my airbag can deploy anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Regals have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about air bags for the Buick Regal. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Regal air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Buick Regal?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 72 of 134 complaints, followed by “provide further” (13).
Other Buick Regal problems
- Electrical System problems (487)
- Engine problems (421)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (293)
- Steering problems (279)
- Exterior Lighting problems (196)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (177)
- Power Train problems (157)
- Visibility problems (108)
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