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2022 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#18 most-complained of 18 Enclave years

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

The 2022 Buick Enclave has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #18 highest of 18 Enclave model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.

Complaints
13
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20.5
17.5 city / 25.5 hwy

Top 2022 Buick Enclave problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2022 Buick Enclave complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Dec 2022Aug 2023Feb 2024Nov 2025Jul 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Feb 2024 (3).

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 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Buick Enclave ranks #18 of 18 among Enclave model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 13 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Enclave?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and engine (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 Buick Enclave, most recently reported 2022, covering airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Buick Enclave?
EPA rates the 2022 Buick Enclave at 20.5 MPG combined (17.5 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.