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2014 Buick Regal problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2014 Buick Regal sits mid-pack among Regal years: 51 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 41, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (9), engine (9), and electrical system (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

51

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other Regal years?

Regal NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted441 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 3 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 4 complaints1984: 6 complaints1985: 10 complaints1986: 14 complaints1987: 28 complaints1988: 181 complaints1989: 150 complaints1990: 107 complaints1991: 303 complaints1992: 204 complaints1993: 118 complaints1994: 146 complaints1995: 218 complaints1996: 273 complaints1997: 174 complaints1998: 376 complaints1999: 301 complaints2000: 245 complaints2001: 229 complaints2002: 150 complaints2003: 139 complaints2004: 94 complaints2005: 8 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 441 complaints2012: 137 complaints2013: 137 complaints2014: 51 complaints2015: 50 complaints2016: 61 complaints2017: 26 complaints2018: 33 complaints2019: 29 complaints2020: 3 complaints
Regal NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Buick Regal problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other918%
Engine918%
Electrical System816%
Transmission612%
Brakes48%
Lighting36%
Steering36%
Visibility & Wipers36%
Fuel System24%
Driver Assistance12%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Speed Control12%

Does the 2014 Buick Regal have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V409000SteeringJuly 2, 2014 · 106 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

Consequence

If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

14V092000TransmissionFebruary 21, 2014 · 355 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence

If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE GAS COMPARTMENT DOOR IS NOT LOCKING. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2014, THE DOOR IN QUESTION WAS LOCKING WHEN THE CAR DOORS ARE LOCKED, AND CANNOT BE OPENED UNTIL CAR IS UNLOCKED. TOOK CAR TO GM SERVICE CENTER, ALSO CONTACTED GM. CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER. WAS INFORMED GAS DOOR IS OPERATING AS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 15, 2016

“VACCUM PUMP FALLS APART INSIDE OF ENGINE. THIS CAUSES BRAKES TO NOT WORK AS INTENDED AS THERE IS NO BOOST. REPLACED OLD OEM WITH NEW OEM AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS HAPPEND AGAIN. AT START UP AND FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES YOU HAVE NO BRAKE ASSISTANCE. EVENTUALLY YOU WILL HAVE NO BRAKE ASSISTANCE. PLEASE BE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 5, 2018

“WHILE NORMALLY DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT TO MAXIMUN ACCELERATION AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING BOTH FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN AND CRASHED INTO THE SEMI TRUCK'S REAR TRAILER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 11, 2016 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, the vehicle failed to shift out of gear. The gear shifter was in drive(D); however, the vehicle failed to move as intended. After several attempts to shift into gear, the transmission was engaged shifted into…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 12, 2026

“VACCUM PUMP FALLS APART INSIDE OF ENGINE. THIS CAUSES BRAKES TO NOT WORK AS INTENDED AS THERE IS NO BOOST. REPLACED OLD OEM WITH NEW OEM AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS HAPPEND AGAIN. AT START UP AND FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES YOU HAVE NO BRAKE ASSISTANCE. EVENTUALLY YOU WILL HAVE NO BRAKE ASSISTANCE. PLEASE BE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 5, 2018

2014 Buick Regal — common questions

Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?

It is close to typical for the Regal: 51 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2014 Regal problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (9 complaints), engine (9 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints).

Does the 2014 Buick Regal have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick Regal years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Regal years to avoid are 2011, 1998, 1991, 1999, 1996, 2000, 2001, 1995, 1992, 1988, 1997, 1989, 2002, 1994, 2003, 2013, 2012, 1993, 1990, 2004, 2018. The cleanest record among Regal years belongs to 1981.

How safe is the 2014 Buick Regal?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Buick Regal earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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.