Buick Regal NHTSA Safety Ratings

NHTSA gives the 2017 Buick Regal an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.

Latest model year (2020):

NHTSA rates the Buick Regal at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.

VerifiedNHTSA Safety Ratings · Verified August 11, 2026

Buick Regal Safety — All Years

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecallsComplaints
20172017 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD5 ★4 ★5 ★4 ★020

Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.

Buick Regal Safety FAQ

Is the Buick Regal a safe car?

NHTSA gives the Buick Regal an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.

What is the rollover rating of the Buick Regal?

The Buick Regal scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 10.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.

Does the Buick Regal have driver assistance features?

NHTSA records the tested Buick Regal as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.

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