1986 Buick Regal

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.8L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 3.8L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
• 5.0L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

• 06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…

  Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

  Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

• 89V102000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

  Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

  Reported June 16, 1989. View on NHTSA

• 88V014000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

  Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

  Reported January 8, 1988. View on NHTSA

• 87V124000: STRUCTURE

  SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

  Remedy: INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

  Reported August 10, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V093000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. CONSEQUENCE OF…

  Remedy: INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.

  Reported July 14, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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