Sell your 2018 Buick Regal for cash

The 2018 Buick Regal is a wagon that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 3.6L 6-cyl engines. Even at 8 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2018 Buick Regal at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S9), Automatic (S8)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy19–22 city / 27–32 highway / 22–26 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,050–$3,400 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂344–403 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4–5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4–5 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating4,430–4,871 lb
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Regal, Regal AWD, Regal TourX AWD
Age8 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 8 years old, a 2018 Regal is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Regal. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2018 Buick Regal recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2018 Buick Regal. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Service Brakes, HydraulicJun 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V465000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light…

Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicAug 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V576000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets…

Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Seat BeltsApr 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V230000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.

Risk: If the seat belt fails to adequately restrain the passengers in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Common 2018 Regal problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2018 Buick Regal with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 4 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes7
  • Engine5
  • Unknown or Other4
  • Electrical System3
  • Air Bags2
  • Power Train2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine22,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other22,000 mi
  • Power Train22,000 mi

2018 Buick Regal service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 900 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2018 Buick Regal. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment151
  • Equipment87
  • Electrical System86
  • Engine and Engine Cooling82
  • Engine77
  • Unknown or Other66

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIT5698F

    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2026 · PIT5099J

    PI to help diagnose A/C concern

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2018 Buick Regal.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Selling a 2018 Regal: questions

How much is a 2018 Buick Regal worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2018 Regal that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2018 Regals that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2018 Regal with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Buick Regal; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2018 Regal?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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