Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Buick Encore has 19 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ENGINE | Turbo charger has A leak, dealer stated they knew it had a leak but they couldn't find it. All they ... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ENGINE | We took our 2018 buick encore in to get the turbo fixed for the recall. The mechanic told us he can'... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | ENGINE | Overdrive recall and check engine lights is on. We were just informed about the recall from our mech... |
| Feb 18, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was ill... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | ENGINE | I have been employed in the Automotive Parts and Repair business for over forty years. I notice my ... |
| Jul 29, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check ... |
| Jul 8, 2021 | ENGINE | Unknown. On Highway total loss of power, unable to steer. |
| Feb 1, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact's sister owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, t... |
| Sep 14, 2018 | ENGINE | THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE TURBO HOSE ON A MAJORITY OF 2018 BUICK ENCORE'S THAT REQUIRE A NEW H... |