2021 Buick Enclave recalls and problems

The 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2021 Buick Enclave vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Buick Enclave recalls

Recall 22V-210: Air Bags

Reported Mar 31, 2022 · 89 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 21V-472: Air Bags

Reported Jun 24, 2021 · 6 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.

2021 Buick Enclave problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	7
Electrical System	6
Unknown or Other	4
Seat Belts	3
Structure	3
Engine	2
Power Train	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Steering	1
Lane Departure	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Forward Collision Avoidance	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 3
Lane Departure › Assist — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch — 1
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,188 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2021 Buick Enclave complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Nov 10, 2026

Navigation system failed when I tried to use it on a trip. Lucikly I had a TomTom handheld portable GPS that I used. GPS Navigation System failed because I did not subscribe to OnStar services, a message on the screen let me know. I knew that Onstar was required for custom navigation plans from them, but I did not know it was required for the system to operate.

Seat Belts · at 90,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the contact and her daughter inside the vehicle, her daughter's seat belt became extremely tight. The seat belt failed to unlatch, forcing the contact to cut the seat belt to remove her daughter from the seat. The contact believed that the seat belt had malfunctioned. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Power Train · reported Jun 17, 2026

The muffler and tail pipe has fallen off 6 times and ive had to get repaired. I believe it is due to the bad torque converter that others have complained about and goggle says that is a likely failure on the buick.

Structure · reported Jun 15, 2026

The liftgate of my vehicle began opening on it's own at no apparent interval, but now occurs frequently while waiting for a repair part to come in. This has happened while parked - including in public parking lots (where someone malicious could have entered the vehicle and the closed the liftgate after entering the vehicle - I would have been unaware of their presence) as well as while driving, which presents multiple safety issues including belongings falling out of the vehicle or causing an accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and repair and the part has been on…

Seat Belts · reported Jun 10, 2026

Passenger side seatbelt latch gets stuck so when trying to buckle it doesnât go in, you have to try multiple times. Get a notification on dashboard every once in a while saying seatbelt or airbag issue contact dealer. Warning light (air bag and seatbelt system) lights up. My safety is put at risk as I am pregnant and not sure whether the seatbelt will buckle or not while Iâm in the passenger seat. I have not taken this In to be looked at yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Buick Enclave have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Buick Enclave: 22V-210 (air bags), 21V-472 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Buick Enclave?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,188 miles.

Are Buick recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.