Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Buick Regal. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Improperly Torqued Steering Component Fasteners
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
- Consequence
- If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.
Broken Transmission Adjuster Cable/FMVSS 102/114
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
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Owner complaints (38)
38 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 23.7% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 18.4% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 15.8% |
| Power train | 6 | 15.8% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 10.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 7.9% |
| Steering | 3 | 7.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7.9% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 5.3% |
| Equipment | 2 | 5.3% |
How 2014 compares with other Regal years
Best and worst Regal years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 280 | 4 |
| 2012 | 92 | 7 |
| 2013 | 91 | 6 |
| 2014 | 38 | 2 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 | 41 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 3 |
| 2019 | 19 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Buick Regal 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 312 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 35 / 28 | $2,400 | 312 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 | 373 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 31 / 24 | $2,800 | 372 |
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 30 / 23 | $2,900 | 381 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 407 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2014 Regal for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2014 Buick Regal FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 14V409000 (steering), 14V092000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Regal problems?
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (9), Unknown or other (7), Electrical system (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Buick Regal get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 24 city, 35 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Buick Regal get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Buick Regal 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Regal compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Buick Regal model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2011 the most (280). The 2014 drew 38. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.