MODEL
Buick Regal
NHTSA safety across every Buick Regal model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Buick Regal we cover (2019 to 2020), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 5 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Buick Regal is a mid-size sedan and sportback offering from General Motors, positioned as an entry-level luxury choice for American buyers who want European-influenced driving refinement without a premium brand price. Aimed at professionals and empty-nesters seeking a polished daily driver, the 2019 and 2020 model years represent the Regal's final chapter before Buick discontinued the nameplate in the US market.
At MotorCaliber, our job is to tell you what the safety data actually says, and for the 2019 and 2020 Buick Regal, the picture is incomplete in one important way: NHTSA did not conduct crash testing on these model years, so there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to anchor a structural assessment. Shoppers who rely on federal crash-test results to compare vehicles will find a gap here that cannot be filled with guesswork. What we do have is recall and complaint data. Across both covered model years, NHTSA logged 5 recalls, a number that warrants attention for a low-volume, near-end-of-production model. Buyers should verify that any used example has had all outstanding recall work completed, since these vehicles are now out of production and dealer service attention can vary. Owner complaints total just 20 across both years, with zero reported crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths attached to those filings. That is a modest complaint volume, though it may also reflect the Regal's limited US sales numbers rather than an absence of issues. The honest bottom line: the Regal's safety profile for 2019 and 2020 is genuinely difficult to rate without crash-test data. Confirm recall completion before buying, and treat the low complaint count as context, not a clean bill of health.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Regal for its composed, European-flavored driving dynamics and a cabin that feels noticeably more refined than typical domestic mid-size sedans, with above-average interior materials for its price point. Comfort on long drives and a relatively quiet ride are frequently highlighted. Most reviewers also note that the sportback body style gives it a distinctive character that sets it apart in a shrinking segment.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 or 2020 Regal, meaning there are no federal star ratings for these model years. Buyers cannot use government crash data to benchmark structural safety against competitors.
- Five recalls were issued across the two covered model years. Since the Regal has been discontinued in the US, shoppers buying used should check the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm every recall has been remedied before purchase.
- Owner complaints across 2019 and 2020 total only 20, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in those filings. The low volume likely reflects modest US sales as much as anything else, so it should not be read as a definitive safety endorsement.
- Because the Regal is no longer in production, finding a dealer with up-to-date recall parts and trained technicians may require extra effort. Verifying recall status and securing a pre-purchase inspection from a qualified shop is especially important for this discontinued model.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Buick Regal with 3 recalls.