2012 Buick Regal exterior lighting problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Buick Regal — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a water seal leak around the driver side headlight. I have photos showing proof of standing water. It has now caused the headlight, left turn signal, and drivers side brake light to fail. My passenger side headlight is doing the same. I have no headlights, no driverside lights period. I…”
filed Jul 27, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he became aware that the electrical system was not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the body control module. The…”
filed Oct 26, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signalCampaign 12V484000 · Oct 4, 2012
- Exterior LightingCampaign 12V093000 · Mar 7, 2012
Exterior Lighting problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Regal | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 Regal | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 Regal | 8 | 24% |
| 2014 Regal | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 Regal | 37 | 41% |
| 2011 Regal | 38 | 14% |
| 2004 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Regal | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 Regal | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 Regal | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 Regal | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 Regal | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.