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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Buick Enclave

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
18Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE BUICK ENCLAVE

The Buick Enclave is a three-row midsize SUV pitched squarely at families who want near-luxury comfort without a premium-brand price tag. Competing against the likes of the Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride, the Enclave has been a quiet staple of GM's lineup since its second generation arrived in 2018. It seats up to seven and leans heavily on a refined, upscale cabin experience as its core identity.

VERDICT

The 2023 Buick Enclave earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Buick Enclave as one of the more refined and comfortable entries in the three-row midsize SUV segment, praising its quiet cabin and upscale feel. They tend to note that it prioritizes a smooth, composed driving experience over outright performance, and most consider it a strong family hauler for buyers who value ambiance and space.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.1%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17122

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Buick Enclave at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

18 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsExterior Lighting 5Unknown Or Other 3Service Brakes 3Seat Belts 2Electrical System 2Engine 2

Other Enclave years

Rivals in SUV (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 17122), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Buick Enclave 2023. Class rank 63 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure