Buick Enclave, representative photo
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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Buick Enclave recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
65

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2018 Buick Enclave

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component65

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
65Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes2132200
Power train1523100
Engine1320000
Electrical system1015100
Unknown or other812000
Forward collision avoidance46000
Fuel/propulsion system46000
Vehicle speed control23000
Suspension23000
Engine and engine cooling23000
Exterior lighting23000
Air bags23101
Steering23000
Back over prevention23100
Structure23000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The vehicle is experiencing an intermittent but severe safety defect involving the StabiliTrak and Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) systems.”

    Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766879
  • Unknown or other

    “2018 Enclave w/106k on the odometer and the catalytic convertor cracked. $2200 repair.”

    Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744702
  • Suspension

    “I am submitting this letter to formally report two ongoing issues with my 2018 Buick Enclave. First, I have experienced persistent problems with the emissions purge valve.”

    Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742783

Other Buick Enclave model years

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2018 Buick Enclave recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Enclave have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2018 Buick Enclave. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Buick Enclave?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 65 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Buick Enclave?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.

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