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NHTSA Recall 26V113000: Suspension: rear

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,050 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Buick Regal.

17,050
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (April 3)
NHTSA campaign26V113000
Manufacturer campaignN252537580
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR
Report receivedFebruary 26, 2026
Owner notificationApril 3, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V113000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Regal2012, 2013

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.