2014 Buick Regal Problems
Compared with other Buick Regal years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
21/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.5× that of a typical Buick Regal year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 11 of its 38 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported part: Engine (9 complaints, median 69,381 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 48,864miles, 26 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Buick Regal (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2014 Buick Regal. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and electrical system (6). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,864 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,754 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 114 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 67 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Buick Regal model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 21 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine9 24%
- Other or unknown7 18%
- Electrical system6 16%
- Brakes4 11%
- Exterior lighting3 7.9%
- Steering3 7.9%
- Equipment2 5.3%
Also reported: Fuel system (2), Lane departure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “My Buick purchased november 2019 has the misfortune of having the 2.0 ltg 4cyl turbo. Through research I have learned that catastrophic failure with the pistons is a common occurrence across the GM platform with same engines. This is likely caused by a misfire or preignition in the cylinder which which feeds on itself as it gets worse. Also the pcv system designed for a naturally aspirated engine not a turbo engine. This system functions only when there is no boost from the turbo. This cause gunk to build up eventually back flowing into #1. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316861, filed 2020-03, 122,020 milesOther or unknown: “The gas compartment door is not locking. When I purchased the car in 2014, the door in question was locking when the car doors are locked, and cannot be opened until car is unlocked. Took car to GM service center, also contacted GM. Customer support center. Was informed gas door is operating as designed. I consider this a safety and security hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10864068, filed 2016-05, 8,000 milesElectrical system: “I was backing my car into my driveway and then I shut off engine, radio still playing, then all of a sudden lights started dimming and the anti theft went into action. Whole car shut down, not even remotes would work. Got the hood opened and discovered a melting wire connected to the negative side. Thank god I was home when it happened. Could this have caught fire inside my garage? My car is currently at turner toyota in montrose colorado. Was inquiring if this is a malfunction with wiring harness. So far its costing us 800.00 dollars in repair, which I dont have my car back as of today. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271243, filed 2019-10, 64,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Off and on over the past 6 months, there was a loss of brakes directly after startup. After 30 seconds or so, the brakes would function normally. This car is normally garage kept. Walking to the car at night to leave, I noticed oil on the garage floor coming from under the car. After opening the hood, I noticed oil in the engine compartment coming from the top of the engine. After removing the plastic engine cover, I saw that the oil was coming from what I learned is the vaccum pump. There was a visible break in the pump housing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175137, filed 2019-02, 50,727 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,500 and 69,381 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Buick Regal. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.9% risk |
| Regal · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.9% risk |
| Regal Eassist · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.9% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Buick Regal version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Regal FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Regal FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Regal AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Regal eAssist FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl · hybrid | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V409000Jul 2, 2014SteeringCovers: Buick Regal 2014, Chevrolet Impala 2014, Camaro 2014 +1 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm…
- 14V092000Feb 21, 2014Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Buick Regal 2014, Chevrolet Impala 2014, Cruze 2014 +6 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the…
Recall details for the 2014 Buick Regal → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,754 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11032947May 19, 2026Other or unknown. This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the technician inspect the high…
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025Fuel system, Electrical system. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Other model years of the Buick Regal
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20 | 30,000 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 19 | 22,000 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Stable |
| 2017 | 20 | 73,254 | 0 | 5 | 24 | — | Falling |
| 2016 | 41 | 27,000 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 24 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2015 | 33 | 29,750 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 6 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 38 | 48,864 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 21 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2013 | 91 | 58,000 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 66 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 92 | 59,527 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 76 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 280 | 66,900 | 4 | — | 23 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2004 | 66 | 90,963 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 101 | 96,258 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 117 | 85,000 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 187 | 91,500 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 184 | 95,804 | 8 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 246 | 89,000 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 302 | 92,000 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 136 | 105,771 | 7 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 204 | 87,500 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 173 | 89,659 | 8 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 110 | 96,472 | 3 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 85 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 144 | 109,500 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 200 | 94,210 | 6 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 77 | 125,538 | 8 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 106 | 80,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 123 | 86,000 | 10 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 25 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 12 | — | 4 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 9 | — | 8 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 6 | — | 4 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Buick Regal model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2014 Buick Regal as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Buick Regal is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.
Has the 2014 Buick Regal been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Buick Regal do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Buick Regal 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick Regal get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Buick Regal (Regal, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Buick Regal reported?
Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,864 miles and the middle half falls between 14,500 and 69,381 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.