What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Enclave?

The engine group has the most complaints, 18. Electrical system complaints come next among the named groups, with 10. See the problems section above for what owners describe.

Has the 2020 Buick Enclave been recalled?

Yes. The by-year data shows 6 recalls for 2020. The Recalls section lists each one by code.

How many complaints does the 2020 Buick Enclave have?

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file. They are unverified owner reports.

Is the 2020 Buick Enclave reliable?

The complaint count is 60 and the page lists 6 recalls. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so see the by-year section to compare years of the same model.

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Buick Enclave?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

2020 Buick Enclave Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Buick Enclave^[1]. The engine group is the biggest, with 18 complaints^[2].

60owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[3]

20–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints on file split by component group.

Engine. 18 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a bracket on the front exhaust pipe coming loose, then holes, noise and a strong smell from the exhaust.
Unknown or other. 13 complaints^[6]. These do not fit a named component group.
Electrical system. 10 complaints^[7]. Owners describe infotainment and rear camera screens going dark, warning messages about charging, lights and the horn acting up on their own, and a rear liftgate that would not latch.
Power train. 9 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe jerky shifting, a check engine light, and a car that suddenly went into park while driving.
Brakes. 6 complaints^[9]. Owners describe grinding or odd noises when braking.
Fuel/propulsion system. 6 complaints^[10].
Seat belts. 3 complaints^[11].
Steering. 3 complaints^[12].

These are unverified reports sent by owners, and one complaint can name more than one component.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2020 Enclave is necessarily included.

Tires (21V115), February 2021. About 33,838 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Tires (20V684), November 2020. About 7,516 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (20V668), October 2020. About 194,105 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (20V639), October 2020. About 2,781 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling.^[16]
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator (20V446), July 2020. About 769 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Structure › Frame And Members (19V643), September 2019. About 3,420 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,200
Enclave AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	17 / 25 / 20	$3,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	5	4	5	4	15.0%
SUV FWD^[20]	5	4	5	4	16.9%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
ENCLAVE 4DR SUV AWD^[21]	204 in	79 in	70 in	121 in	4,614 lb
ENCLAVE 4DR SUV FWD^[22]	204 in	79 in	70 in	121 in	4,361 lb

How 2020 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Enclave model year. The 2020 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2008	536	6
2009	220	8
2010	275	6
2011	213	6
2012	132	6
2013	70	4
2014	292	7
2015	171	5
2016	141	4
2017	179	3
2018	66	0
2019	44	1
2020	60	6
2021	26	2
2022	14	1
2023	21	0
2024	7	0
2025	38	0
2026	2	1

NHTSA's counts for the Enclave show 60 complaints and 6 recalls for 2020^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2020 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2008 (536)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2020 Enclave?

The 2020 Enclave has 60 complaints on file, spread across several component groups^[1]. The engine and electrical groups draw 18 and 10 complaints^[2]^[7]. Power train adds 9 more^[8]. The page also lists 6 recalls for this year^[3]. Check the Recalls section above for each recall before you buy, and treat the complaint counts as a guide to what owners report, not as proof of how any one car will behave.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Enclave?: The engine group has the most complaints, 18^[2]. Electrical system complaints come next among the named groups, with 10^[7]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Has the 2020 Buick Enclave been recalled?: Yes. The by-year data shows 6 recalls for 2020^[3]. The Recalls section lists each one by code.
How many complaints does the 2020 Buick Enclave have?: NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
Is the 2020 Buick Enclave reliable?: The complaint count is 60^[1] and the page lists 6 recalls^[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so see the by-year section to compare years of the same model.
What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Buick Enclave?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Buick Enclave

2010 275 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 213 complaints, 6 recalls
2012 132 complaints, 6 recalls
2013 70 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 292 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 171 complaints, 5 recalls
2016 141 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 179 complaints, 3 recalls
2018 66 complaints, 0 recalls
2019 44 complaints, 1 recall
2020 this page
2023 21 complaints, 0 recalls

Compare all model years of the Buick Enclave

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Similar cars from 2020: suvs

2020 Hyundai Palisade 541 complaints, 5 recalls
2020 Lincoln Aviator 120 complaints, 30 recalls
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2 complaints, 8 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Buick Enclave (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Buick Enclave model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,650). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V115, filed February 25, 2021: Tires. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V684, filed November 5, 2020: Tires. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V668, filed October 29, 2020: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V639, filed October 15, 2020: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V446, filed July 30, 2020: Air Bags › Side / Window › Curtain › Inflator. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V643, filed September 6, 2019: Structure › Frame And Members. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Enclave AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENCLAVE 4DR SUV AWD: length 204 in, width 79 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,614 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENCLAVE 4DR SUV FWD: length 204 in, width 79 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 4,361 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2020 Buick Enclave: problems, recalls and fuel economy