2012-2013 Buick Regal recall: Rear Toe Links May Fracture
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 26, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 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.
- The risk
Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
17,050 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2012-2013 Buick Regal.
- Compared with
General Motors, LLC has 26 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 28 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
269 earlier NHTSA recalls by General Motors, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 13, 2026 2022 Cadillac Escalade, 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2022 Chevrolet Suburban and 3 more models recall: Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
- Feb. 12, 2026 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020-2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 more models recall: Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure
- Feb. 12, 2026 2024 Cadillac Lyriq recall: Rearview Camera May Fail
- Jan. 22, 2026 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV recall: Damaged Parking Brake Wiring Harness
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025-2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV recall: Insufficient Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Buick Regal 2012-2013
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V113000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 17,050 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | N252537580 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record