2018 Buick Regal TourX reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Buick Regal TourX has 14 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Regal TourX years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Buick Regal TourX
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Complaints

14

Per year

1

Recalls

0

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 14), then Electrical system (3) and Back-over prevention (2).

Next to 2019

The 2019 Regal TourX has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Buick Regal TourX. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Engine
4
Electrical system
3
Back-over prevention
2
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Front Passenger Brake Hose Failure by Crimp"
    Service brakes · filed 2025-12-28
  • "Check engine light came on, reads reduced power and is causing problems accelerating"
    Engine · filed 2024-12-30
  • "My check engine light came on along with my traction control light, and "Reduced Engine Power" popped up. This is connected to a recall on this vehicle for a connector at the throttle pedal."
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2024-12-23
  • "Rear camera and cross traffic warning system malfunctions randomly, working less than half the time. When the vehicle is put in reverse the system and camera often do not work and issue a notice that it needs serviced.…"
    Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2024-07-31
  • "Shift to park message in DIC along with audible warning, even though car in park. Will not allow you to lock car, will run down battery. Have to play with shifter to stop. Eventually couldn't get it to stop. Per dealer…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-02-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2018 Buick Regal Tourx SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

Regal TourX wagon, 2018–2020
Body styles Wagon
Oil 0W-30 or 5W-30 (Regal listing) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/50R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-465 covers certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles: if vacuum brake assist fails, EBCM software may also lose power assist, extending stopping distance; dealers update EBCM software. Recall 18V-230 covers certain 2018 Regal vehicles where rear outboard seat belts may have been improperly routed around a bolster bracket; dealers inspect and correct routing. TourX shares the Regal platform; confirm VIN coverage on each campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Buick Regal TourX reliable?

The 2018 Buick Regal TourX has 14 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 Regal TourX years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2018 Buick Regal TourX?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (4 of 14), then Electrical system (3) and Back-over prevention (2).

Is the 2018 Buick Regal TourX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Regal TourX has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Buick Regal TourX been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2018 Buick Regal TourX.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Buick Regal TourX?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2018 Buick Regal TourX with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Buick Regal TourX use?

0W-30 or 5W-30 (Regal listing) With filter, about 6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Buick Regal TourX?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/50R18 and rear 235/50R18; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Buick Regal TourX?

Recall 22V-465 covers certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles: if vacuum brake assist fails, EBCM software may also lose power assist, extending stopping distance; dealers update EBCM software. Recall 18V-230 covers certain 2018 Regal vehicles where rear outboard seat belts may have been improperly routed around a bolster bracket; dealers inspect and correct routing. TourX shares the Regal platform; confirm VIN coverage on each campaign.