repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
2020 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 61 owner complaints about the 2020 Buick Enclave, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-115 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Buick Enclave has problems
61 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Engine
10Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
9Power train2 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
3Seat belts
2Engine and engine cooling
2Suspension
1210 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Power train | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 12 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 Buick Enclave recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Tires
Risk. Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to…
repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Curtain: inflator
Risk. If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A crack in the frame rail may reduce crash performance, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Enclave year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Enclave median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Buick Enclave safety ratings
2020 Buick Enclave SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Enclave owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle is taking oil into the engine and is available for inspection. The mechanic says some component in the engine is taking in oil. I am losing about 3/4 of a quart every 500 miles. He said his best estimate is in months to a year it will blow the motor. I have not taken it to a dealership…
My car started making a loud and rattling noise and when I had my vehicle looked at there was a huge crack in my exhaust pipe which could potentially be leaking harmful toxins in the cabin of my vehicle. I have been to so many places who say they don’t have what they need to repair this and that I…
Front exhaust pipe separated from its mounting bracket causing a consistent rattle. This condition is exactly as described in "N222385510 - Special Coverage Front Exhaust Pipe", released in May 2023. Exhaust components in this vehicle are materially the same as the covered 2021 vehicles and thus…
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