2012 Buick Enclave Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

21Air Bags complaints

15.9%Of all 132 complaints

#2Most-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

ENGINE24 · 18.2%

AIR BAGS21 · 15.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 14.4%

Unspecified / other19 · 14.4%

STEERING17 · 12.9%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Buick Enclave overview page.

What owners report

“PURCHASED CAR USED FROM CAR DEALER. DEALER STATES HIS MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE. I DROVE OFF THE LOT WITH NO ISSUES. LESS THAN 48 HRS LATER…”NHTSA complaint 11554703 — filed 11/12/2023

“I BOUGHT A 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE USED IN 2018. THIS YEAR THE AIRBAG DASHBOARD LIGHT CAME ON. MECHANIC SAYS I MUST REPLACE THE AIRBAG (WHICH…”NHTSA complaint 11365218 — filed 10/19/2020

“PURCHASED CAR USED FROM CAR DEALER. DEALER STATES HIS MECHANIC INSPECTED VEHICLE. I DROVE OFF THE LOT WITH NO ISSUES. LESS THAN 48 HRS LATER…”NHTSA complaint 11329988 — filed 06/22/2020

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Buick Enclave have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Buick Enclave: 21 of 132 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Buick Enclave have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 25 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 07/12/2026.