NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,330 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2011 Buick Regal seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Buick Regal Owner Comments

problem #5

Nov 172018

Regal

  • 98,000 miles

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Obd warning B0074, B0081 - pps module faulty - cannot detect passenger weight in car, therefore disabled the passenger airbag. After some research, I am seeing multiple GM issues on the same error, obd B0081, faulty pps sensor on comaros and volts

- Carmel, IN, USA

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problem #4

Feb 252019

Regal

  • 154,200 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. As the contact backed out of the drive and placed the vehicle in drive, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. Within a couple of seconds, all the air bags deployed, except the steering air bag. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (electrical system, seats). The contact stated that she was not notified of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,200. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cadiz, KY, USA

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problem #3

Nov 032017

Regal

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independnent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ECM, crank sensor, and mass air flow sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 072016

Regal

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (air bags, seats). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 262014

Regal 4-cyl

  • 46,450 miles
Passenger air bag on/off indicator indicates "air bag off" when passenger is in seat. Remained off during 2 hour uninterrupted trip. Dealer "could not duplicate" problem. No parts replaced, no adjustments made. Dealer indicated that air bag will not deploy if indication is "off".

- Titusville, , FL, USA

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