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2016 Buick Regal recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 24, 201616V108000 | Steering: electric power assist systemA loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V108000
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Owner complaints by component41
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 12 |
| Engine | 5 | 12 |
| Power train | 5 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 7 |
| Structure | 3 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7 |
| Wheels | 2 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Regal, Regal Eassist.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“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…”
- 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.”
- 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.”
Other Buick Regal model years
- 20202 recalls5 complaints
- 20193 recalls19 complaints
- 20183 recalls33 complaints
- 20170 recalls20 complaints
- 20161 recall41 complaints
- 20150 recalls33 complaints
- 20142 recalls38 complaints
- 20136 recalls91 complaints
- 20127 recalls92 complaints
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2016 Buick Regal recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Buick Regal. The most recent, 16V108000 (reported February 24, 2016), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Buick Regal?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (24%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Buick Regal?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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