YearToAvoid

2022 Buick Enclave Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Buick Enclave ranks 18th out of 18 model years, meaning it has the lowest complaint index (0) and earns a Best verdict. It has 13 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#18 of 18 Enclave years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
13
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2023
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 25.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Buick Enclave problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (31%)
  2. Brakes3 (23%)
  3. Engine3 (23%)
  4. Visibility & Wipers3 (23%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (15%)
  6. Other2 (15%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (8%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Front collision-avoidance sensors reportedly failed to detect stopped traffic, leading to a crash without warning lights activating.
  • Sunroof glass reportedly shattered on its own while driving at highway speed, with no object strike involved.
  • Engine reportedly revved between 3,500 and 4,500 rpm without shifting, forcing the driver to pull over and restart the car.
  • Brakes reportedly began grinding a few months after purchase, with pads later replaced under a service bulletin.
  • Windshields reportedly produced ghosting or duplicate images from headlights and road signs at night.
  • Daytime running lights and rearview camera reportedly stopped working intermittently with no warning light illuminated, at 29,000 miles.
2022 Buick Enclave complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2022Dec 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Nov 2025Jul 2026
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2023 (2).

2022 Buick Enclave recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V210000Mar 31, 2022Airbags89 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain

    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.

    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.

2022 Buick Enclave fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
25.5 MPG
Combined
20.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,175
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Enclave years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Good4159620.5
2021Best1225220.5
2022Best013120.5
2023Best2421020.5
2024Best67020.5

All Buick Enclave years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Enclave reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Enclave has the lowest complaint index (0) among all 18 model years tracked and carries a Best verdict.
What problems have owners reported with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 4 complaints (31% share), followed by Brakes and Engine, each with 3 complaints (23% share).
Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 22V210000, covering an airbag harness connector issue on the roof rail air bags; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Enclave compare to other Enclave years?
It ranks 18th out of 18 years by complaint volume with only 13 complaints, far below Avoid-rated years like 2008 (536 complaints, index 100).
What is the median mileage when problems occurred in the 2022 Enclave?
The median mileage at failure across reported issues was 29,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.