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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Buick Enclave

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

0Recalls
35Complaints
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 2025 Buick Enclave earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 84 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. 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

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 18.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20420

Index breakdown

Crash protection63.8/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.25/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Buick Enclave at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

2reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 14Electrical System 9Forward Collision Avoidance 7Unknown Or Other 6Lane Departure 4Engine 4

Other Enclave years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20420), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Buick Enclave 2025. Class rank 120 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure