2012 Buick Regal engine problems
The 2012 Buick Regal has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN A "POP" NOISE WAS HEARD, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR SYSTEM ERROR LIGHTS ON AND NONE TURNED ON. THERE WAS NO POWER OR BRAKES AVAILABLE IN THE VEHICLE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO COAST VEHICLE OFF…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2012 Buick Regal engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.