2014 Buick Enclave Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 205 airbag complaints for the 2014 Buick Enclave, 70% of all complaints filed for this model year. Reports include non-deployment during crashes and false 'service airbag' warning lights, with 5 crashes and 12 injuries logged. Three related recalls cover the driver's airbag inflator and side curtain airbag attachment.
- Airbags complaints
- 205
- 70% of 292
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Median mileage
- 87,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during low-speed and intersection collisions, including a train crossing crash and multiple T-bone impacts.
- Owners report airbags did not deploy even in crashes severe enough to spin the vehicle off the road or into a ditch.
- A recurring 'service airbag' warning light appears and disappears intermittently, sometimes for days, often with no cause found by the dealer.
- Some owners report the airbag warning light returned after dealers replaced airbag sensors, with the issue recurring roughly a year later.
- One owner linked the airbag light coming on with an unrelated fuel gauge fluctuation, suggesting a possible broader electrical issue.
- Diagnostic codes such as B0022-0D have been found linked to airbag system shorts.
When 2014 Buick Enclave airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 19, 2014, latest Aug 7, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA 23V334000May 10, 2023Airbags995,085 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
- NHTSA 21V782000Oct 7, 2021Airbags555 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 3, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 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 N212349040.
- NHTSA 21V246000Apr 8, 2021Airbags108 vehicles
Air bags:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Risk: Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Airbags complaints by Enclave model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is airbag non-deployment a common complaint for the 2014 Buick Enclave?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 205 airbag complaints for the 2014 Enclave, which is 70% of all 292 complaints filed for that model year, including 5 crashes and 12 injuries.
- Does the 2014 Buick Enclave have an airbag recall?
- Yes. There are three related recalls: campaign 23V334000 and 21V782000 both cover a driver's airbag inflator that may explode during deployment, and campaign 21V246000 covers side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2014 Enclave?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 87,750 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2014 Enclave.
- What specific airbag symptoms do owners report?
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy in crashes, along with recurring 'service airbag' warning lights that come on intermittently, sometimes without dealers finding a root cause.
- Is the 2014 Enclave worse than other Enclave years for airbag complaints?
- Yes, relative to other years. The 2014 model's 70% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other years, though 2016 (78%) and 2017 (81%) show even higher shares.