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2018 Buick Regal

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

9.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022347 · manufacturer campaign N222370090

30 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: Regal 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the electronic brake boost may not work properly when there is a partial or full loss of vacuum-brake assist. As a result, the vehicle may not meet the stopping-distance requirements of Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

An increase in stopping distance could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic brake control module (EBCM) software.

2,130 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018177 · manufacturer campaign 18117

12 April 2018

Transport Canada lists: Regal 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seats may have had seat belts improperly routed around the rear seat bolster bracket during the manufacturing process. In the event of a crash, improperly routed seat belts may not provide adequate restraint to the seat occupants which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts for proper routing and reroute the seat belts as necessary.

263 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 68% of 114 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
227 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Buick Regal get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Buick Regal at 9.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 227 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Buick Regal for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,603 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.