Buick Regal 2012
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2012.

- Clase
- Auto mediano
- Carrocerías
- 4dr Sedan Base/Eassist, 4dr Sedan Turbo/Gs
- Motores
- 2.4L 4 cil., 2.0L 4 cil. turbo
- Tracción
- Tracción delantera
- Combustible
- Híbrido, FFV, Gasolina regular
- MPG (mejor)
- 28 combinadas · 24 ciudad / 35 carretera
- Largo
- 190.6 in
- Peso en vacío
- 3,580–3,688 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- Sin calificar
- Retiros
- 7 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 28 MPG combinadas: un 17 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2012: 23.9 MPG).
- Disponible en versión híbridaSe ofrece en versión híbrida además de gasolina.
- Pocas quejas de propietarios79 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 240 de modelos similares.
A tener en cuenta
Sin puntos débiles frente a modelos similares en los datos.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 24 modelos similares 2012; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Buick Regal 2012 es un auto mediano disponible con 2 motores (2.4L 4 cil. y 2.0L 4 cil. turbo), incluida una versión híbrida, con tracción delantera.
Mide unas 191 pulgadas de largo y 73 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 108 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 3,580 lb (4dr Sedan Base/Eassist).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 28 MPG combinadas (24 en ciudad / 35 en carretera), un 17 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2012: 23.9 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,400 al año en combustible.
La NHTSA no ha publicado una calificación general de 5 estrellas para este año modelo.
Tiene 7 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 79 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de iluminación exterior.
Novedades del 2012
- Nueva versión híbrida
- Mejor consumo combinado sube de 24 a 28 MPG
Comparado con 2011; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el Regal 2011 →
Versiones, desempeño y equipamiento
Versiones
Fabricado en: Oshawa #1 (Osh), Ontario
NHTSA vPIC, según el fabricante, para 5 configuraciones del Regal 2012; puede no incluir todas las versiones. Cómo lo calculamos →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan Base/Eassist | 190.6 in | 73.2 in | 58.3 in | 107.9 in | 62.6 / 62.6 in | 3,580 lb | 58/42 |
| 4dr Sedan Turbo/Gs | 190.6 in | 73.2 in | 58.3 in | 107.9 in | 62.6 / 62.6 in | 3,688 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal eAssist Híbrido | 2.4L 4 cil. | Automática (AV-S6) | Tracción delantera | 24 / 35 / 28 | +17% | $2,400 | 317 |
| Regal FFV | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Manual 6-spd | Tracción delantera | 20 / 31 / 24 | 0% | $2,800 | 370 |
| Regal FFV | 2.4L 4 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 19 / 30 / 23 | -4% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Regal | 2.4L 4 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 19 / 30 / 23 | -4% | $2,900 | 386 |
| Regal FFV | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 18 / 29 / 22 | -8% | $3,050 | 404 |
| Regal | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Manual 6-spd | Tracción delantera | 19 / 26 / 22 | -8% | $3,050 | 404 |
| Regal FFV | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 18 / 28 / 22 | -8% | $3,050 | 404 |
| Regal | 2.0L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 19 / 26 / 22 | -8% | $3,050 | 404 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2012 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Buick Regal 2012.
Auto mediano similares 2012
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal 2012 (este auto) | 28 MPG | Sin calificar | 7 |
| Honda Accord 2012 | 27 MPG | Sin calificar | 8 |
| Chevrolet Impala 2012 | 22 MPG | Sin calificar | 3 |
| Toyota Camry 2012 | 40 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
| Nissan GT-R 2012 | 19 MPG | Sin calificar | 0 |
| Chevrolet Malibu 2012 | 26 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
| Volkswagen Passat 2012 | 34 MPG | Sin calificar | 11 |
Retiros (7)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Suspensión › Rear · 26 feb 2026
Campaña NHTSA 26V113000 · 17,050 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012â2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level 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 rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.
- Riesgo
- Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
Suspensión › Rear · 22 dic 2021
Campaña NHTSA 21V00F000 · 4,271 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the 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. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
- Riesgo
- A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
Suspensión › Rear · 21 dic 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V764000 · 220,006 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the 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. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
- Riesgo
- A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.
Asientos › Front Assembly › Power Adjust · 23 jul 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V447000 · 414,333 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
- Riesgo
- If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Sistema eléctrico · 6 may 2013
Campaña NHTSA 13V173000 · 42,904 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
- Riesgo
- If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
Iluminación exterior › Turn Signal · 4 oct 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V484000 · 120,426 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Riesgo
- If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
Iluminación exterior · 7 mar 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V093000 · 3,633 vehículos
- Problema
- GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 ÂLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, THE PARKING LAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN EITHER THE PARKING LAMPS OR HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON.
- Riesgo
- INADEQUATE LIGHTING COULD REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
- Solución
- GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM AT 1-800-521-7300.
No todos los Regal 2012 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Buick Regal 2012 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Iluminación exterior — 32 reportes de propietarios. Revisa todas las luces exteriores, los limpiaparabrisas y que el parabrisas no tenga grietas.
- Motor — 19 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Sistema eléctrico — 13 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 70,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Sistema híbrido. Busca luces de advertencia del sistema híbrido y pregunta si la batería de alto voltaje se reemplazó o sigue en garantía.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Buick Regal 2012. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del Regal
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal 2020 | 26 | 192.9 in | Sin calificar | 2 | 6 |
| Regal 2019 | 26 | 192.9 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 20 |
| Regal 2018 | 26 | 192.9 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 33 |
| Regal 2017 | 24 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 20 |
| Regal 2016 | 28 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 41 |
| Regal 2015 | 28 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 33 |
| Regal 2014 | 28 | 190.6 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 38 |
| Regal 2013 | 29 | 190.6 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 86 |
| Regal 2011 | 24 | 190.6 in | Sin calificar | 4 | 238 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Buick. Cómo lo calculamos →