2021 Buick Enclave Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Buick Enclave.

20202022
Complaints
24
per 10K Sold
5.7
US Sales
42,340
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2021 Buick Enclave Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Brakes

#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Buick Enclave.

Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Buick Enclave

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~95 vehicles.

22V210000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~89 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

21V472000Air Bags:sensor:frontal Impact
~6 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.

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2021 Buick Enclave — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Buick Enclave has 24 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Buick Enclave?
Top reported problems: Brakes (6 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 95 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Buick Enclave?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Enclave reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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