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2021 Buick Enclave Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 22 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Buick Enclave

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2021 Buick Enclave

The 2021 Buick Enclave shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
22
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Buick Enclave (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Buick dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V472000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V210000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Buick Enclave

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
6
Service Brakes
6
Unknown Or Other
3
Seat Belts
2
Latches/locks/linkages
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
Power Train
1
Engine
1
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Buick Enclave — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 170 complaints 2016 139 complaints 2017 178 complaints 2018 63 complaints 2019 39 complaints 2020 49 complaints 2021 22 complaints 2022 12 complaints 2023 18 complaints 2024 7 complaints 2025 35 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Buick Enclave

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 recalls and 22 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Enclave have?
The 2021 Buick Enclave has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Enclave?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Buick Enclave are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Seat Belts. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Buick Enclave safe to buy?
The 2021 Buick Enclave has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Buick Enclave should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Buick Enclave are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.