2012 Buick Enclave Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Buick Enclave, 16% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2 months ago my service air bag icon & message came on my dash when I started my car. I took it to get it looked at they pulled a code but now they have to have my car all day to see where the problem actually is. Costing me lots of money for their labor. Give me a break why isnt this a recall for my car. Obviously I'm not the only one having issues with air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #11234132, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“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 isn't cheap) and all airbags are disabled until it is fixed. I know there was a massive recall but apparently my Enclave wasn't one of them.”
NHTSA complaint #11365218, filed 2020-10, 120,000 miles“I was driving my car and the airbag light came on. I pulled out my manual and it says that the airbags will not work properly if in a crash with this light staying on. It has never went off and is a safety hazard to myself and my other passengers such as my children and pets.”
NHTSA complaint #11079193, filed 2018-03, 106,000 miles“Last night (11/21/2016) my 2012 Buick Enclave's passenger airbag light came on. Vehicle has only 61,000 miles. I took it in and found out that the passenger presence module needs to be replace at a cost to me of $1100. I was also told that air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash. I've noticed that this is an ongoing problem many people have with this car. How is this not a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10927535, filed 2016-11, 61,000 miles“I was in a collision on 6/21/2019 that had severe front end obstructions and with a strong total loss as a result. My airbags never deployed. The vehicle was in motion on assembly street, columbia sc.”
NHTSA complaint #11222110, filed 2019-06, 156,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V782000Oct 7, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2013–2017
- 21V246000Apr 8, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain…Covers: Buick Enclave 2010–2015, 2017, Chevrolet Traverse 2010–2019, GMC Acadia 2011–2016
- 14V118000Mar 17, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook…Covers: Buick Enclave 2008–2013, GMC Acadia 2008–2013, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2013 +1 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 145 | 81% |
| 2016 | 110 | 78% |
| 2015 | 105 | 61% |
| 2014 | 205 | 70% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 21 | 16% |
| 2011 | 38 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 113 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Enclave
24 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Enclave
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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