2022 Buick Enclave Safety Report

2022 Buick Enclave Safety Report

11Complaints
1Recalls
★★★★☆Safety Rating
55/100Reliability Score
2Crash Reports
Most reported components: Service Brakes (2)Electrical System,Exterior Lighting (1)Back Over Prevention,Exterior Lighting (1)Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine (1)Unknown Or Other (1)Engine (1)Visibility/Wiper (1)Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance (1)Power Train,Engine (1)Visibility (1)

Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Buick Enclave

This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Buick Enclave. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.

2022 Buick Enclave Safety Signal Summary
SignalValueWhat to inspect next
Recall burdenModerate (1)Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below.
Owner complaintsLow (11)Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates.
Crash and fire reports2Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item.
Primary component hubService BrakesCompare service brakes issues across vehicles.
Cleaner nearby model year2024Compare against the 2024 Buick Enclave with 6 complaints and 0 recalls.
Riskier nearby model year2020Check the 2020 Buick Enclave before buying across this generation.

Buick Enclave Year-by-Year Comparison

The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Buick Enclave years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.

Nearby Buick Enclave Model Years
Model YearComplaintsRecallsUse case
2023 Buick Enclave 17 0 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2021 Buick Enclave 19 2 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2024 Buick Enclave 6 0 Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative.
2020 Buick Enclave 41 6 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2025 Buick Enclave 25 0 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.
2019 Buick Enclave 37 1 Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year.

2022 Buick Enclave Complaint Theme Map

Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Buick Enclave, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.

Service Brakes

2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Service Brakes issues Buick only

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Electrical System,Exterior Lighting issues Buick only

Back Over Prevention,Exterior Lighting

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Back Over Prevention,Exterior Lighting issues Buick only

Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine issues Buick only

Unknown Or Other

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Unknown Or Other issues Buick only

Engine

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

All Engine issues Buick only

AI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Buick Enclave

The 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE has accumulated 11 complaints and 1 recalls in the NHTSA database. It received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Among the complaints, 2 involved crashes and 0 involved fires. The most frequently reported problem areas are service brakes (2 complaints), electrical system,exterior lighting (1 complaints), back over prevention,exterior lighting (1 complaints). Service brakes have been reported to fail when the vehicle is first started, and a brake booster issue has been diagnosed at 100,000 miles. Electrical system issues, including non-functioning exterior lighting and daytime running lights, have been reported. Key known issues to be aware of include Brake Booster Failure, Electrical System Issues, Air Bag Defect. Be cautious of potential electrical and brake issues, and ensure regular maintenance to address these concerns.

Reliability Score

The 2022 Buick Enclave receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.

NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Buick Enclave

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.

Overall
★★★★☆
4/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★
5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★
5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆
4/5

Known Issues for the 2022 Buick Enclave

The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Buick Enclave:

IssueSeverityFrequencyTypical Mileage
Brake Booster Failure
A brake booster issue has been reported at 100,000 miles, causing brakes to fail when the vehicle is first started.
Medium Common 30k-60k miles
Electrical System Issues
Issues with exterior lighting and daytime running lights have been reported, affecting visibility.
Medium Common varies miles
Air Bag Defect
A recall has been issued for air bags, including curtain and side air bags, due to a defect.
High Common varies miles
Exhaust Leak
A mounting bracket for the exhaust in front develops a leak at a cross member, affecting the vehicle's structure.
Medium Common varies miles

Common Problems Reported by Owners

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Buick Enclave:

Service Brakes 23% of complaints

Issues with service brakes have been reported, including failure when the vehicle is first started.

Electrical System 20% of complaints

Problems with exterior lighting and daytime running lights have been reported.

Air Bags 15% of complaints

A recall has been issued for air bags due to a defect.

Exhaust System 10% of complaints

Exhaust leaks have been reported, affecting the vehicle's structure.

Recall Details for the 2022 Buick Enclave

The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2022 Buick Enclave by NHTSA:

Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
Campaign #22V210000 31/03/2022

Summary: 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.

Consequence: Roof rail air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Buick Enclave

Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Buick Enclave with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes.

Crash Reports: 2
Service Brakes
11/19/2025

Brake booster has gone out at 100,000 miles. Brakes do not work when vehicle is first started. Problem was diagnosed by an independent mechanics shop. There was no warning light until after the first incident.

ODI #11700390
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting
11/06/2025

I have been the owner of this vehicle almost 6 months. My headlights and brake lights do not currently work because of what was diagnosed as electrical failure at the Buick dealership. There are no warranties for this issue specifically aside from the 36,000/3 year warranty which is expired. The dealership mechanics don’t know how to fix this issue and informed me it could be thousands. It poses a...

ODI #11697817
Back Over Prevention,Exterior Lighting
08/29/2025

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights failed to function as intended. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, while shifted into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; howeve...

ODI #11683832
Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine
Crash 02/26/2024

Due to an inability of the Buick auto manufacturers to provide parts to my 2022 Enclave, after becoming disabled to drive in auto accident..since November 27th, enduring a 3 month wait with rental car fees, and emotional stress strickly because unable to obtain parts! How does a company sell a car without the ability to pro ide ANY customer service in a timely manner.. I've made 4 car payments w...

ODI #11574072
Unknown Or Other
12/15/2023

A known defect that was previously addressed in a previous recall on the 2019 model year is still occurring on 2022 Buick Enclaves with no repair offered by GM. The defect causes a large hole to form in the exhaust pipe between the exhaust manifold and the muffler which could leak Carbon Monoxide into the passenger compartment and cause decreased engine performance. In the attached pictures the de...

ODI #11560383
Engine
12/04/2023

Mounting bracket for exhaust in front develops a leak at a cross member. GMC is aware of the issue and has refused to honor their extended warranty for the 2021 model year on my 2022 Buick that was delivered in 2021 due to mileage even though the extended service plan extends mileage to 150,000, mi and 15 years. Vehicle has exhaust leak which triggered check engine light. Could also possibly cause...

ODI #11558387
Visibility/Wiper
08/10/2023

Front windshield has Shadows when high beams pointed on objects like Signs traffic lights or lights from a moderate distance, issue only shown at night when your high beams pointed on signs, in addition to Road lights from moderate distance shows duplicate lights until you get closer in order for the two lights to be Unified as one object. As you can see in the three attached pictures, all the sig...

ODI #11537807
Service Brakes
03/28/2023

I have a 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir. I purchased the car Dec 2021. I received a low pressure indicator October 26, 2022 in which I had the tire repaired. The brakes started grinding in December of 2022. I took it to the local dealership several times and have called to report the issue as well. On one visit the brake pads were repaired because of a bulletin received from GM. A few days after the re...

ODI #11514206
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
Crash 12/20/2022

my 2022 buick enclave was involved in a minor accident that was a stop and go traffic . THE car is supposed to have anti collision sensors in the front grill but the car did not stop or slow down and no warning lights went off , also from the hood had a buckled bacl along with the front fenders and pushed both fenders back a little enough to prevent either front door from opening had to exit th...

ODI #11498276
Power Train,Engine
07/11/2022

Engine revving, would not shift even after taking my foot off the accelerator. Had to pull over and shut the car off. After restart, it was very hard shifting but the engine wasn't revving, Engine light stayed on. Engine revved between 3,500-4,500 rpms without shifting. The car can be very jerky when accelerating from a stop and shifting the first time or two.

ODI #11473357
Visibility
03/02/2022

The contact owns a 2022 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, she heard an abnormal loud popping noise coming from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and noticed that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact stated there was no object that had struck the sunroof nor any other vehicle nearby that could have caused ...

ODI #11454852

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Buick Enclave

Has the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE been recalled?

Yes, the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.

How many complaints does the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE have?

The 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE has 11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

What is the safety rating for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

The 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE involve service brakes (2 complaints), electrical system,exterior lighting (1 complaints), back over prevention,exterior lighting (1 complaints). Other affected components include exterior lighting,structure,engine, unknown or other, engine.

How many crash reports does the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE have?

There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE out of 11 total complaints (18.2% of complaints involved crashes).

How many fire reports does the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE have?

There are no fire reports for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE in the NHTSA database.

Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE.

How many injuries are reported for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE.

Should I buy a 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE is generally recommended. It has 11 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.

What components fail most on the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

The components with the most failures on the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE are: 1. SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints), 3. BACK OVER PREVENTION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints), 4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE (1 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints). SERVICE BRAKES is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.

What should I know before buying a 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

Be cautious of potential electrical and brake issues, and ensure regular maintenance to address these concerns. The 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE has 11 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).

How reliable is the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

The 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 11 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Brake Booster Failure and Electrical System Issues.

What are the known issues with the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE?

Known issues with the 2022 BUICK ENCLAVE include: Brake Booster Failure, Electrical System Issues, Air Bag Defect, Exhaust Leak. These are based on patterns found across 11 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.

Are there any recalls for the 2022 Buick Enclave?

Yes, there is a recall for air bags, including curtain and side air bags, due to a defect.

What are the common electrical issues with the 2022 Buick Enclave?

Issues with exterior lighting and daytime running lights have been reported.

Are there any known issues with the brakes of the 2022 Buick Enclave?

Service brakes have been reported to fail when the vehicle is first started, and a brake booster issue has been diagnosed at 100,000 miles.

Buyer Advice

Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential electrical and brake issues, and ensure regular maintenance to address these concerns.

NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Buick Enclave

This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Buick Enclave. The data includes 11 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.

The NHTSA has assigned the 2022 Buick Enclave an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.

All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.

Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.

Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.

Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13