BUICK ENCLAVE (2021) recall — Air Bags
GM recalls 2021 Buick Enclaves with air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment. Owners should contact dealers for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2021 Buick Enclaves because air bag calibration software may cause frontal airbags to not deploy as intended. This could increase injury risk in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80275-2021-buick-enclave-air-bags-may-not-deploy-correctly-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80275-2021-buick-enclave-air-bags-may-not-deploy-correctly-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V472000
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“2021 Buick Enclave Air Bags May Not Deploy Correctly - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80275-2021-buick-enclave-air-bags-may-not-deploy-correctly-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V472000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V472000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incorrect air bag calibration software may prevent frontal airbags from deploying properly during a collision. This could lead to increased injury risk if the airbags fail to activate when needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Buick Enclaves with incorrect air bag calibration software are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during collisions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Buick Enclave was mailed a notification letter by July 29, 2021. The recall affects vehicles with incorrect air bag calibration software.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Software Update
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software for free. Contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Incorrect air bag calibration software may affect frontal airbag deployment, increasing injury risk in a collision.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Buick Enclave may be affected if it received incorrect air bag calibration software, as indicated by a notification letter mailed on July 29, 2021.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact GM or Buick customer service to schedule a free air bag calibration software update at a dealer.
Contact Buick
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V472000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 21V472000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V472000 (June 24, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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