2012–2013 Buick Regal: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 26V113000 · 17K units potentially affected · filed Feb 26, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V113000
- Manufacturer no.
- N252537580
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, Llc
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Units affected
- 17,050
- Report received
- Feb 26, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 3, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Buick Regal 2012, 2013