2017 Buick Enclave Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

143Air Bags complaints

80.3%Of all 178 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS143 · 80.3%

Unspecified / other6 · 3.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 · 2.8%

ENGINE5 · 2.8%

SEAT BELTS4 · 2.2%

Share of the 178 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“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

“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

“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

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Buick Enclave have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Buick Enclave: 143 of 178 complaints on file (80.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Buick Enclave have in total?

178 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.