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2026 Buick EnclaveProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2026 Buick Enclave, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2026 Buick Enclave
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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Buick Enclave has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 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.

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: owners/service/other manual

New

Recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · 4,318 repaired

Risk. Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

2026 Buick Enclave safety ratings

2026 BUICK ENCLAVE SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Buick Enclave frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2026 Buick Enclave, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electronic Brake Module Component FailureEA26006 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Enclave owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2026 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20-60 MPH, there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and determined that the brakes were inoperable. The Customer Service Representative was contacted and…
Complaint 11773021 · Oct 22, 2026 · 5 miles
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 International Airport fleet, Vehicle Fleet #XXX) with my two children in the backseat. We were traveling at…
Complaint 11750862 · Jul 16, 2026

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