This page covers 5 recalls, 170 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Buick Enclave.
18–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Airbag complaints dominate the 2015 Buick Enclave's owner report picture by a wide margin, accounting for the large majority of the 170 complaints on file. The most common pattern involves the passenger-side airbag deploying unexpectedly without a crash, with many owners describing the event happening during normal driving. A related thread involves the passenger occupant classification sensor, with owners reporting the system incorrectly reading an adult passenger as a child or empty seat, causing the airbag to stay suppressed. Engine complaints are a distant second, where a recurring issue is oil consumption, owners describe the engine burning through oil steadily with no visible smoke or obvious leak, only discovering the loss at the next check. Steering complaints are fewer in number and generally involve loss of power assist or inconsistent feel.
170
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Buick Enclave has 5 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Two other airbag concerns round out the safety equipment issues: side curtain airbags on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to their mounting points, which means they can fail to deploy correctly in a crash and leave occupants without side protection. On the tire side, vehicles built between December 2014 and January 2015 that came equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires may develop tread cracking that leads to pressure loss or sudden tire failure while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached due to weld nut issues, which could prevent them from deploying correctly in a side-impact crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side curtain air bag weld nuts and realign or replace them as needed at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires on these vehicles may develop cracks in the tread, which can compromise tire safety and performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace affected tires manufactured within a specific date range at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
