Does the 2021 Buick Enclave have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Buick Enclave, including Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain; Air Bags › Sensor › Frontal Impact. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2021 Buick Enclave problems?

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (7), electrical system (6), seat belts (3), structure (3).

How much does a 2021 Buick Enclave cost to own for 5 years?

About $50,005 over 5 years ($833/month) at an estimated $24,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2021 Buick Enclave

The 2021 Buick Enclave earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $50,005 to own it for five years, or $833 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 26 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 26
5-yr cost: $50k
MPG (EPA): 20

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Ownership Score

2021 Buick Enclave vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2021 Buick Enclave. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $24,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$50,005

$833/month · $0.83/mile

Depreciation	$7,822
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$10,050
Maintenance	$7,360
Repairs	$3,642
Loan interest	$6,661
Taxes & fees	$2,470

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

26 complaints

Service Brakes7
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other4
Seat Belts3
Structure3
Power Train2

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2021 Buick Enclave SUV AWD

What to check on a used 2021 Buick Enclave

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Body and structure
- Look for uneven gaps, mismatched paint or rust underneath.
- Check that every door, the hood and the trunk latch properly.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave a good car to buy?: The 2021 Buick Enclave earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $50,005 to own it for five years, or $833 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 26 complaints.
Does the 2021 Buick Enclave have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Buick Enclave, including Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain; Air Bags › Sensor › Frontal Impact. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2021 Buick Enclave problems?: Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (7), electrical system (6), seat belts (3), structure (3).
How much does a 2021 Buick Enclave cost to own for 5 years?: About $50,005 over 5 years ($833/month) at an estimated $24,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.