Recall Alert: 2012-2013 Buick Regal Turbo, GS

by TTAC Staff

Published: March 11th, 2026

recall alert 2012 2013 buick regal turbo gs

Today's recall alert involves 2012-2013 Buick Regal Turbos and GSs sold or registered in certain states.

General Motors is recalling 17,050 examples of the 2012–2013 Buick Regal in Turbo and GS trims due to a potential issue with the rear suspension.

The problem involves the rear suspension toe links, which may not have received adequate corrosion protection during manufacturing. Over time, corrosion could cause the toe link to fracture, potentially affecting rear wheel alignment and vehicle stability.

The recall applies only to vehicles that were sold or ever registered in certain northern and Midwestern states and the District of Columbia, where road salt exposure can accelerate corrosion. These states include Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and several others across the Northeast and Midwest.

To fix the issue, dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and the adjuster fasteners and perform a rear alignment adjustment if needed. The repair will be carried out free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Owners can contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and reference recall number N252537580.

This campaign expands several earlier recalls addressing similar corrosion-related issues with rear suspension toe links, including NHTSA recalls 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.

Disclosure: This article was partially written using AI and edited by a human staffer.

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Forward Observer on Mar 12, 2026

Thanks Trump!

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MRF 95 T-Bird on Mar 12, 2026

These were a rebadged Opel Insignia. If the Saturn brand wasn't discontinued this was going to be their mid-sized sport sedan just above the Astra.
The Regal GS version pictured was available with the turbo engine and a 6 speed manual, but only front wheel drive. It received good reviews as a capable sport sedan.

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- MrGreenMan on Mar 12, 2026
  
  It seemed inoffensive when I test drove it, but I was comparing as a move from a Malibu with the V6. It felt not as fast in a straight line. Admittedly, it was an early one I tried, but it felt like it had some serious software confusion that was trying to keep itself stable at the risk of a some electronic nanny strangling it if it accelerated too fast.
  
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- SPPPP on Mar 12, 2026
  
  "Sport sedan" is a little optimistic, but it was tolerable to drive.
  
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