Model year 2022 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Buick Enclave: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Buick Enclave at 20–21 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

20–21

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Buick dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Buick Enclave recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Buick Enclave, newest first.

Air bags: Side/window: Curtain

NHTSA 22V210000 Reported Mar 31, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212352140)
Units affected
89 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Buick Enclave fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Buick Enclave EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Enclave AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular17/25/20 mpg$3,350448
Enclave FWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 9-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular18/26/21 mpg$3,200424

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Buick Enclave crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Buick Enclave NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Buick Enclave SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%Standard
2022 Buick Enclave SUV FWD4 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Buick Enclave owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Buick Enclave, most recently on Oct 10, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Buick Enclave complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine3
Service brakes3
Unknown or other3
Electrical system2
Exterior lighting2
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly2
Back over prevention1
Exterior lighting: Headlights: Daytime running lights: Bulbs1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Buick Enclave model years

Buick Enclave by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Enclave21–22 mpg———
2026 Enclave21–22 mpg135/5
2025 Enclave21–23 mpg038—
2024 Enclave20–21 mpg075/5
2023 Enclave20–21 mpg0225/5
2021 Enclave20–21 mpg2265/5
2020 Enclave20–21 mpg6615/5
2019 Enclave20–21 mpg1445/5
2018 Enclave20–21 mpg0665/5
2017 Enclave17–18 mpg31795/5
2016 Enclave17–18 mpg41415/5
2015 Enclave18–19 mpg51715/5

All Buick Enclave years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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