2016 Buick Regal Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Buick Regal recalls

Most common 2016 Buick Regal problems

Problem areas named in the 41 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	10
Electrical System	6
Exterior Lighting	6
Unknown Or Other	5
Power Train	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Engine	5
Visibility/Wiper	3
Structure	3
Service Brakes	3

What owners report

2025-06-18, Engine
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty

2025-02-12, Steering
My steering failed and started pulling left into traffic. It was hard to keep it in my lane. Had to have it towed by AAA. Took to my mechanic and he said it was the electric belt drive rack &pinion steering. He told me there was a recall on it. When I checked I was told that my vin # was not included. I think it should have been because its the same problem.it is not safe to drive.

2024-09-25, Tires
My tires were Black when I bought them at Wittlins in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin in 2020. They have been continualy turning brown on the outside of tire. Now they are a beige color on the outside of tire. It seems the tires are aging terribly. I complained to Wittlins a few times about tires discoloration and the manager keeps telling me the tires are wearing fine and said discoloration is normal. Maybe a little discoloration but not like this and I do not even live in a warm climate. 235/50R18/SL (Tires)

2024-05-19, Exterior Lighting
I purchased the 2016 Buick Regal used in 2021 with 40,000 miles., it now has close to 70,000 miles. It’s still in well cared for mint condition, except for the driver side headlight. Condensation appeared and has been getting worse, dealership says the only option is buying another complete headlight assembly for $1200.00. The LED part of that headlight has stopped working., it’s inevitable that the bulbs themselves with fail also. This is a safety issue. It’s absurdly cost prohibitive for me and most everybody else to spend that kind of money to fix a headlight.., and $1200.00 is the cost of the part alone, we’d be adding labor to that. This is a manufacturer defect that so many peo

2024-05-16, Steering
The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

2016 Buick Regal questions

Does the 2016 Buick Regal have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Buick Regal: Steering Assist May Fail, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Regal?

Based on 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (10), Electrical System (6), Exterior Lighting (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Buick Regal has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.