2026 Buick Enclave Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 Buick Enclave, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 Buick Enclave
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
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Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Buick Enclave have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am reporting a sudden, complete failure of the vehicle braking system. I was operating a black 2026 Buick Enclave (an Enterprise rental car which my husband, [XXX], rented from the Tucson Internatio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 16, 2026 · Service brakes
“Driving home from work on interstate, 2 month old 2026 Buick enclave jolted and shut off completely while going 65mph. Barely pulled over safely to the left side (Oklahoma drivers). Restarted car, che”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Buick Enclave (Enclave AWD, Enclave FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-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 2026 Buick Enclave
How do I know if my 2026 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 Buick Enclave; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 26V114000).
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.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Lacrosse2,122 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
- Encore601 complaints
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.