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2020 Buick

Regal AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Buick Regal: best and worst years
2020 Buick Regal AWD
PhotoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
365 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,096 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
2

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
  • TIRES50%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2 total.

Buick Regal: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

102 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 29, 2021STRUCTURE21NA026

    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.

  • Jan 29, 2021POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT150089004C

    This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

  • Jan 22, 2021ENGINE18NA073

    This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

  • Jan 14, 2021ENGINE19NA256

    This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking, rattle, squeak and/or squeal type noises from engine.

  • Dec 29, 2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALPIP5730A

    This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.

  • Dec 23, 2020EQUIPMENT18NA306

    This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).

  • Dec 17, 2020EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS20NA235

    This service bulletin provides information to aid a dealer/customer concern of Radio Unwanted Phantom Touch or Non-Responsive to Touch After Cleaning/Disinfecting Radio Display.

  • Dec 16, 2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALPIC6418A

    This Preliminary information communicates steps to perform to determine if the concern relates to a concern that is under engineering investigation.

  • and 94 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.