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NHTSA recall,

Buick Regal Turbo and GS Trim-Level Vehicles

Rear toe links may fracture, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 20V764, 21V633, and 21V00F.

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026. The recall was reported to NHTSA on February 26, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Buick affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Regal, model years 2012 to 2013

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
22 states and DC

From NHTSA's notice text.

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Component
Suspension defect
Campaign
26V113000
Vehicles affected
17,050
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
N252537580
Manufacturer phone
1-800-521-7300

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)