Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (80.3% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Air Bags complaints here are 9.4× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 · 80.3% | Recalled | Recall 21V782000 · Recall 21V246000 · Recall 23V334000 |
| Electrical System | 5 · 2.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 5 · 2.8% | No official action | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 · 2.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 · 2.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 4 · 2.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 178 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V782000 · 2021 · reported 10/07/2021
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V246000 · 2021 · reported 04/08/2021
Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · 2023 · reported 05/10/2023
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. BUICK HAS NOT REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER. RECALL WAS ISSUED OVER ONE YEAR AGO (05/10/2023), AND BUICK CAN PROVIDE NO INFORMATION WHEN…”NHTSA complaint 11594214 — filed 06/13/2024 · AIR BAGS
“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11594161 — filed 06/13/2024 · AIR BAGS
“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11593029 — filed 06/07/2024 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 143 of 178 NHTSA complaints (80.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (6), electrical system (5), engine (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
178 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V782000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
