Buick Encore recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the Buick Encore in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 600 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Buick Encore | 0 | 8 |
| 2021 Buick Encore | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 Buick Encore | 2 | 19 |
| 2019 Buick Encore | 2 | 86 |
| 2018 Buick Encore | 0 | 74 |
| 2017 Buick Encore | 2 | 89 |
| 2016 Buick Encore | 2 | 79 |
| 2015 Buick Encore | 4 | 124 |
| 2014 Buick Encore | 4 | 60 |
| 2013 Buick Encore | 6 | 52 |
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Newest Buick Encore recalls
- Oct 29, 202020V668000Power train194,105 vehiclesChevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and 10 more models
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
- Sep 3, 202020V537000Seats105 vehiclesBuick Encore and Chevrolet Trailblazer
The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
- Nov 1, 201818V774000Air bags12 vehiclesBuick Encore, Chevrolet Spark and 2 more models
The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Jul 10, 201717V437000Seat belts, air bags40,683 vehiclesChevrolet Corvette, Buick Encore and 17 more models
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
- Sep 8, 201616V651000Air bags, seat belts3,640,162 vehiclesChevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit, Chevrolet Corvette and 17 more models
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
- Jul 5, 201616V502000Electrical system, power train8,367 vehiclesChevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Equinox and 5 more models
Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC…
- Mar 20, 201515V162000Equipment19,831 vehiclesBuick Encore and Chevrolet Trax
The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.
- Mar 13, 201515V146000Steering2,295 vehiclesBuick Encore and Chevrolet Trax
The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.