2012 Buick Regal suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Buick Regal — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated while her husband was attempting to decelerate to speed, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into an apartment building. No further information was available. The driver and the contact (front passenger) were taken by an…”
filed Apr 18, 2022
“The contact's son-in-law owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that the part was not available. The contact stated that the…”
filed Nov 4, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can…Campaign 26V113000 · Feb 26, 2026
- These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating…Campaign 21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
- These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat)…Campaign 20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
Suspension problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Regal | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Regal | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 Regal | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Regal | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Regal | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 Regal | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 Regal | 3 | 2% |
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.