Buick Regal TourX VIN Check

NHTSA holds 17 owner complaints on the Buick Regal TourX from 14 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 17 complaints · 14 runs · 2018–2020 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Regal TourX run is W04GU8SX7J1 (2018 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 19% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Buick Regal TourX has 14 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 47% of every Regal TourX complaint on file.

FIG.01·Buick Regal TourX — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
W04GU8SX7J1••••••20183——
W04GV8SX9J1••••••20182——
W04GV8SXXJ1••••••20181——
W04GV8SX2J1••••••20181——
W04GV8SX6J1••••••20181——
W04GU8SX2J1••••••20181——
W04GV8SX0J1••••••20181——
W04GU8SX5J1••••••20181——
W04GV8SX8J1••••••20181——
W04GU8SX8J1••••••20181——
W04GU8SX0J1••••••20181——
W04GV8SX9L1••••••20201——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 2 Regal TourX runs has 1 complaint or fewer. ForCar has checked 12 Regal TourX VINs so far, most often 2019, 2018 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Buick Regal TourX the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2018 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.

FIG.02·Buick Regal TourX — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2020133—
20181.31411—
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2018 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2020 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 19% of everything Buick Regal TourX owners report: Unknown Or Other, 4 of 17 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Buick Regal TourX — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Unknown Or Other4——
Engine4——
Electrical System3——
Back Over Prevention3——
Service Brakes3——
Power Train2——
Wheels1——
Structure1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Buick Regal TourX — complaint severity
OutcomeBuick Regal TourXAll vehicles
Complaints filed171,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Buick Regal TourX share of that is 17 complaints over 14 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Buick Regal TourX VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 17 NHTSA complaints from 14 Regal TourX runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Regal TourX production run has the most complaints?

W04GU8SX7J1, a 2018 build, with 3 complaints. The typical Regal TourX run has 1.2.

Which Regal TourX years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2020 lightest at 1.

How many Regal TourX complaints involve a crash?

0% of 17 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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