Is the 2012 BUICK Regal safe to drive?

The 2012 BUICK Regal has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 12V093000

Moderate Plain English 2012-03-07

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

What Happened

Your vehicle's parking lights may not turn on when you turn on the parking lights or headlights, due to a software error.

Risk if Unfixed

If your parking lights don't work, it could be harder for other drivers to see your vehicle, which might increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

GM will fix this for you free of charge by updating the body control module at the dealership.

Affected Vehicles

2012 BUICK Regal

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V093000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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