2020 Buick Enclave problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Buick Enclave, filed between 2020-06-22 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the engine (16, 27%), electrical system (10, 17%) and power train (9, 15%). Owners reported 3 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2020 Buick Enclave complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 27% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 20% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 17% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 15% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chest clip, buckle, harness | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 59 (27%) name the engine.
- 4 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Electrical system: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 59 (17%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 2 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Power train: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 59 (15%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- Owners reported 1 crash and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2020 Buick Enclave; the recall, campaign 20V668000, says: “The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 59 (10%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 4 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Service brakes: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 59 (8%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave covers this system.
Seat belts: 3 complaints
- 3 complaints of 59 (5%) name the seat belts — belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 22 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ENCLAVE, model year 2020. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2020 Buick Enclave recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Enclave?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2020 Buick Enclave's most common problem areas are the engine (16 of 59 complaints), electrical system (10 of 59 complaints) and power train (9 of 59 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2020 Buick Enclave have?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Buick Enclave, including 3 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Buick Enclave's problems?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2020 Buick Enclave; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.