2012 Buick Regal Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Buick Regal, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,450 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the 2 years I've owned this vehicle, I have had to replace both rear turn signal bulbs 4 times. The socket looks melted. On october 3, 2020...the front passenger seat adjustment stopped working. It can recline back, but not return to the upright position”
NHTSA complaint #11362783, filed 2020-10, 88,450 miles“My brake pedal always get stuck depressed down in hot humid weather. You literally have to drive with two feet to lift pedal when time to accelerate. My driver seat also goes in and out when trying to adjust the seat. It will not move unless I play with the power adjuster a few times then it will maneuver. My radio also turns off and on by itself with bluetooth is connected or sometimes the radio wouldn't turn on with car running or turn off while car is off.”
NHTSA complaint #11299744, filed 2020-01, 100,000 miles“My battery seems to be losing charge. Then it will completely die. When I charge it on a battery charger for a while it would hold the charge for a a couple of days then die again. I had the battery, alternator, and starter checked and machanic stated that they are all working good. This happens randomly. The driverside power control buttons work on and off. Some days they work and others they dont, almost like a short. This also happens randomly.”
NHTSA complaint #11031942, filed 2017-10, 96,000 miles“Our necks began to hurt about a few weeks ago. Before then we had not driven the car often or for long durations. Then the more we were in the car, e.g. A 5 day trip to and from new orleans, the more we had neck discomfort. Initially we thought it could be other activity being the cause. But today, after seeing information and illustrations on the internet, we feel that the angle of the headrest on the seat backs is improper and the cause of the problem. What to do? Is there a recall on this matter? Sincerely,”
NHTSA complaint #10545587, filed 2013-09, 8,000 miles“Power seat buttons work off and on. My drivers seat was reclined and now wont go back up, I checked my VIN and no recalls have been issued on it. Dangerous to drive I was told that there is a recall on 2012 Buick Regal power seats but not on my VIN.I have an appt with the Buick dealer to fix. Which wont be cheap.”
NHTSA complaint #11208855, filed 2019-05Related recalls
- 14V447000Jul 23, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX…Covers: Buick Regal 2011–2012, Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2012, GMC Terrain 2010–2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 10% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 29 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Regal
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology