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2022 Buick Enclave

The 2022 Buick Enclave is a midcycle refresh with new front and rear styling matching the Envision, standard LED headlamps and a head-up display on Premium and Avenir trims, with used prices from $22,700 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists one recall, for roof rail air bag connectors, and 13 complaints. EPA rates it 20 to 21 mpg combined.

Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency20–21 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5

What changed on the 2022 Buick Enclave

GM Authority (opens in a new tab) says the 2022 Enclave receives a midcycle refresh, with standard LED headlamps on every model including the Avenir, and GM-Trucks (opens in a new tab) describes an all-new front and rear design that matches the Envision and more standard safety features. A second GM Authority report (opens in a new tab) adds a head-up display as standard on Premium and Avenir but not on the base Essence, and a new pollutant and fine dust air filter as standard across all trims.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2022 Enclave prices at $22,700 for the Essence to $27,700 for the Avenir at a dealership, and rates fuel economy at 17/25 to 18/26 mpg city and highway. EPA rates the 2022 Enclave at 20 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2022 Enclave, 22V210000, which covers 2020 to 2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 to 2022 Buick Enclave vehicles whose harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals that could stop the air bags deploying in a crash; dealers replace the harness connector free of charge.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA: service brakes, exterior lighting and engine with 3 each, and visibility, electrical system and unknown or other with 2 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) reads the record as showing no systemic severe-failure pattern, and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.

2022 Enclave against the MDX, Traverse, Acadia and Telluride

EPA rates the 2022 Enclave at 20 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,100 a year in fuel. The Chevrolet Traverse lists the same 20 to 21 at $2,950 to $3,100, the GMC Acadia 21 to 25 at $2,500 to $2,950, the Kia Telluride 21 to 23 at $2,700 to $2,950, and the Acura MDX 19 to 22 at $3,500 to $4,100. The Enclave ties the Traverse and trails the Acadia and Telluride.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2022 Buick Enclave: 3 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2022 Buick Enclave powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)EPA city / hwy / combSeatsBasic warranty
Essence3.6-liter V6Automatic, 9-SpdFWD31026618 / 26 / 21 mpg73 yr / 36,000 mi
Premium3.6-liter V6Automatic, 9-SpdAWD31026617 / 25 / 20 mpg73 yr / 36,000 mi
Avenir3.6-liter V6Automatic, 9-SpdAWD31026617 / 25 / 20 mpg73 yr / 36,000 mi
2022 Buick Enclave dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimLengthHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceFuel tankFront headroomFront legroomTires
Essence204.8 in69.9 in120.9 in7.5 in19 gal42.6 in41.2 inP255/65R18SL
Premium204.8 in69.9 in120.9 in7.5 in22 gal42.6 in41.2 inP255/65R18SL
Avenir204.8 in69.9 in120.9 in7.5 in22 gal41.2 in41.2 inP255/55R20

Equipment by trim

Which 2022 Buick Enclave trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2022 Buick Enclave standard and optional equipment by trim
EquipmentEssencePremiumAvenir
Safety
Anti-theft alarmStdStdStd
Blind-spot alertStdStdStd
Child door locksStdStdStd
Child-seat anchorsStdStdStd
Forward collision warningStdStdStd
Forward collision warning with automatic brakingStdStd–
Pedestrian detectionOptStdStd
Rearview cameraStdStdStd
Surround-view cameraOptStdStd
Front and rear parking sensorsStdStdStd
Rear parking sensorsStdStdStd
Electronic stability controlStdStdStd
Traction controlStdStdStd
Technology
Bluetooth audio streamingStdStdStd
BluetoothStdStdStd
Hands-free callingStdStdStd
Built-in internet accessStdStdStd
Navigation systemOptStdStd
Satellite radioStdStdStd
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoStdStdStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStdStdStd
TouchscreenStdStdStd
Voice recognitionStdStdStd
Parental (teen-driver) controlsStdStdStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStdStdStd
Heated rear seats–OptOpt
Heated steering wheelOptOptStd
Heated mirrorsStdStdStd
Power front seats for driver and passengerStdStdStd
Power driver's seatStdStdStd
Leather seatsStdStdStd
Leather-wrapped steering wheelStdStdStd
Front and rear climate zonesStdStdStd
Panoramic moonroofOptOptStd
Tilt steering wheelStdStdStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStdStdStd
Third-row seatStdStdStd
Folding rear seatStdStdStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStdStdStd
Privacy glassStdStdStd
Rear spoilerStdStdStd
Roof railsStdStdStd
Power-folding mirrors–StdStd
Power liftgate or trunkStdStdStd
12-volt power outletOptStdStd
Power windowsStdStdStd
Remote keyless entryStdStdStd
Remote engine startStdStdStd
Cruise controlStdStdStd
Integrated garage-door openerStdStdStd
Rear-window defrosterStdStdStd
Rain-sensing wipers––Std

Complete certification table

2 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
44087Enclave AWD3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spdRegular172520N/A
44085Enclave FWD3.6L 6-cyl SIDIConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spdRegular182621N/A

Model-specific answer center

5 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2022 Buick Enclave versus the 2021 Buick Enclave?
Model year

Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2022 Buick Enclave carries the 2021 Buick Enclave's figures forward: 2 certification records labelled Enclave AWD, Enclave FWD, 3.6L 6-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive on regular, rated 20-21 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,100. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 2 for the 2021 to 1 for the 2022.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How did the 2022 Buick Enclave do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
Safety record

The 2022 Buick Enclave earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 4 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 15.1% to 16.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, read 2026-09-20.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q03How do the 2022 Buick Enclave trims differ from one another?
Trims

All 3 trims share the 3.6-liter V6 making 310 hp. The Premium has AWD instead of FWD and a navigation system, pedestrian detection, power-folding mirrors and 2 more as standard equipment over the Essence. The Avenir has a heated steering wheel, a panoramic moonroof and rain-sensing wipers as standard equipment over the Premium.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What engine oil does the 2022 Buick Enclave take?
Maintenance

The 2022 Buick Enclave owner's manual specifies SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Source: 2022 Buick Enclave owner's manual. The 2021 model year has the same figure.

Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q05What size wheels does the 2022 Buick Enclave have?
Wheels and tires

The 2022 Buick Enclave's wheel diameter is 20 inches on the Avenir. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2021 model year has the same figure.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

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Current federal safety records for 2022 Buick Enclave.

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