2018 Buick Enclave Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2018 Buick Enclave, and owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2018 Buick Enclave. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Buick Enclave have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,683 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle is experiencing an intermittent but severe safety defect involving the StabiliTrak and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems. While driving at operational speeds, the "Service StabiliTrak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Vehicle speed control
“2018 Enclave w/106k on the odometer and the catalytic convertor cracked. $2200 repair.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Buick Enclave (Enclave AWD, Enclave FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 25–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Buick Enclave model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Enclave model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 6 | 536 |
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 8 | 220 |
| 2010 Buick Enclave | 6 | 275 |
| 2011 Buick Enclave | 6 | 212 |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 6 | 132 |
| 2013 Buick Enclave | 4 | 70 |
| 2014 Buick Enclave | 7 | 292 |
| 2015 Buick Enclave | 5 | 171 |
| 2016 Buick Enclave | 4 | 141 |
| 2017 Buick Enclave | 3 | 179 |
| 2018 Buick Enclave | 0 | 65 |
| 2019 Buick Enclave | 1 | 42 |
| 2020 Buick Enclave | 6 | 59 |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | 2 | 26 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 Buick Enclave | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 Buick Enclave | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 Buick Enclave | 0 | 38 |
| 2026 Buick Enclave | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2018 Buick Enclave
How do I know if my 2018 Buick Enclave has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.