Buick Enclave complaints by model year
2,501 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 179 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 141 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 | 171 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 292 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
| 2013 | 70 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 132 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 212 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 | 275 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 | 220 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 | 536 | 13 | 10 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 145 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Buick Enclave recalls (29)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Enclave model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 | 2026 | 63.2% |
| 23V334000 | May 10, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2014–2017 | 47.4% |
| 22V246000 | Apr 14, 2022 | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2015 | 56.1% |
| 22V210000 | Mar 31, 2022 | Roof Rail Air Bags May Not Deploy | 2021, 2022 | 89.9% |
| 21V782000 | Oct 7, 2021 | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2008–2017 | 75.8% |
| 21V472000 | Jun 24, 2021 | Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly | 2021 | 100% |
| 21V246000 | Apr 8, 2021 | Side Curtain Air Bags May be Unsecured | 2010–2017 | 50% |
| 21V115000 | Feb 25, 2021 | Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss | 2020 | 81.8% |
| 20V684000 | Nov 5, 2020 | Tires may have been Overcured | 2020 | 95.8% |
| 20V668000 | Oct 29, 2020 | Missing Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator | 2019, 2020 | 82.4% |
| 20V639000 | Oct 15, 2020 | Insufficient Fuel Supply may Cause Engine Stall | 2020 | 97.3% |
| 20V446000 | Jul 30, 2020 | Roof Rail Air Bag May Not Deploy | 2020 | 92.6% |
| 19V643000 | Sep 6, 2019 | Right-Hand Frame Rail May Be Cracked | 2020 | 97.5% |
| 15V833000 | Dec 11, 2015 | Third Row Seat Frame may be Incorrectly Welded | 2016 | 99% |
| 15V609000 | Sep 29, 2015 | Front Windshield Wiper Motor may Overheat | 2016 | 99.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★☆ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Buick Enclave FAQ
How many recalls has the Buick Enclave had?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns that cover at least one Buick Enclave model year from 2008 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Buick Enclave year has the most complaints?
Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (536) and the 2021 the fewest (26). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Buick Enclave problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the air bags, engine, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Buick Enclave get?
EPA rates the 2026 Buick Enclave at 21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.