Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Buick Encore has 0 recalls, 69 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
69
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Buick Encore SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owned a 2018 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service AWD" warn... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The front passenger air bag sensor turns off either before we begin driving or while the vehicle is ... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | After filling up fuel vehicle starts and stalls out. This occurs while driving at stop signs. And al... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | Brought my car to get an oil change and was told they could not do it as my oil filter housing unit ... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | ENGINE | COMPONENT FAILURE: THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN. YES, IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SAFETY RISK: VEHICL... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Was driving and lost complete power but came right back on itself. Car also makes a loud noise perio... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | When crossing through an intersection at approximately 45mph, I was struck by another vehicle, speed... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car experienced issues with the fan turning off when car was turned off. It caused the battery t... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Encore. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the t... |
| May 5, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving, my car began to glitch out. The screens started turning on and off, the doors began l... |
| Mar 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | A deer came out of nowhere and I hit it head on. It totaled the car. The airbag did not go off |
| Feb 15, 2025 | ENGINE | During normal driving the car would lose power. RPM's would drop and with engine sputtering. No trou... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine stalls, intake hose, power issues, multiple oil leaks |
| Jan 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | 2018 Buick Encore has large area of peeled paint on hood. There is also bubbling unde driver side do... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ENGINE | I have been alerted by General Motors, via a letter that I received in March, 2024, that, due to a d... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact's... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Stalling and shuts off. Low power when accelerating. Car has been so slow to take off that when merg... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ENGINE | There are many Buick Encores, including 2018 that have a problem with acceleator position sensors. M... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ve... |