NHTSA Recall 22V465000: Software (service brakes) and vacuum (service brakes)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,734 vehicles. It affects 2018–2020 Buick Regal.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V465000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N222370090 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › ELECTRIC › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | June 30, 2022 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Safety risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V465000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.