GM Recalls 2012-2013 Buick Regal for Rear Suspension Defect
General Motors is recalling 2012-2013 Buick Regal vehicles in 23 states due to improper corrosion protection on rear suspension toe links, which may fracture and cause loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension toe link fracture) that can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles. The recall affects vehicles that were sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The total number of affected vehicles is 17,050.
The rear suspension toe links on these vehicles may have received improper corrosion protection. This defect can result in the rear toe link fracturing. A fracture in the rear toe link can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N252537580. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.
The recalled product
- Product
- BUICK REGAL
- Brand
- BUICK
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 17,050
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- REGAL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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