2018 Buick Regal
The 2018 Buick Regal is a full-size car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 26
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- —
- Recalls
- 3
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Buick |
|---|---|
| Model | Regal |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Full-size Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 32 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 344 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2950 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Regal | 26 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Regal AWD | 24 MPG combined |
| Regal AWD | 22 MPG combined |
| Regal TourX AWD | 24 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 22 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 18% below the class average.
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- Amount financed
- $32,400
- Total interest
- $5,637
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≈ $1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (3)
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER18V576000 · 2018-08-30
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER18V230000 · 2018-04-12
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM22V465000 · 2022-06-30
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Buick Regal?
The 2018 Buick Regal is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway).
Is the 2018 Buick Regal reliable?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Buick Regal. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Buick Regal?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Buick Regal costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Buick Regal?
The 2018 Buick Regal is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC