Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Buick Encore has 10 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The front passenger air bag sensor turns off either before we begin driving or while the vehicle is ... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | When crossing through an intersection at approximately 45mph, I was struck by another vehicle, speed... |
| 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 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | My airbag light is on and malfunctioning. It will cost $200 for the diagnostic and no repair. To rep... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | AIR BAGS | previous airbag recall, but not including my VIN. However, my airbag light is on and malfunctioning.... |
| Jun 13, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, she depressed the bra... |
| Mar 31, 2020 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE BROUGHT MY NEW 2018 BUICK ENCORE VEHICLE INTO DELRAY BUICK DEALERSHIP, DELRAY BEACH, FL FOR N... |
| May 24, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CRASHED INTO... |
| Mar 17, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEICHLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. 2 PEOPLE WHERE INJURED. |
| Feb 16, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON AUTO ACCIDENT. IMPACT AREA WAS FRONT CORNER FENDER ON PASSENGER SIDE. PO... |