2020 Buick Regal GS Safety and Reliability

The sixth-generation Buick Regal, introduced in 2018, hasn't been tested by the NHTSA at all, but a 2020 model has been put through its paces by the IIHS who conducted a partial test on this midsize sedan. The Regal misses out on a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, but puts up a good performance; important categories such as small and moderate overlap tests were passed with flying colors. Drivers can be rest assured that the Regal GS will keep its occupants safe in case of a crash, but the 2020 Honda Accord is even safer, and sports a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS.

The list of standard features on the Regal GS isn't class-leading, but it is not scant either: all 2020 models come with lane change alert with side blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, cruise control, a rear-vision camera, and front and rear park assist. Ten airbags include dual front, side impact both front and rear, front and rear head-curtain bags, and dual front knee airbags. Teen driver, which allows the main driver to limit the speed and certain infotainment settings for younger drivers is also a useful addition. If you're missing some advanced driver assistance features, Buick offers a driver safety bundle of features that adds adaptive cruise control, emergency forward braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, as well as forward collision alert and a head-up display.

Judging by the number and type of recalls issued for the Buick Regal in the past few years, it would seem that this midsize sedan is a safe bet if you're looking for a reliable daily driver. 2019 and 2018 models were subject to recalls for an insufficient amount of coating on rear brake calipers, as well as malfunctioning rear seatbelts. 2020 model Regal cars were also recalled for improperly mounted front seats.

Buick will cover all 2020 cars with a basic three-year/36,000-mile warranty, which includes corrosion protection, a five-year/60,000-mile drivetrain warranty, as well as a one-year maintenance plan and a five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan.