Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Buick Encore has 25 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 12, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Loss of acceleration due to cracked turbo boost. I guess you need a special 2019 vin # to be include... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Turbo boost failed. shows recalls for this issue on 2018 and 2019 Buick Encores, but GMC states mine... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My check engine light continues to turn on and the code is related to the wastegate actuator/turbo c... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ENGINE | 3 leaks in oil cooler. When mech got in to do the repairs, they noticed the turbo was cracked. Repla... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Car sputtered and slowed on expressway, turbo failed. Recalls issued 2016 and 2017, then reissued 2... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the c... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warnin... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ENGINE | turbo charger and catalytic convertor both failed at 50k miles. the 2017 and 2018 buick encores have... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ENGINE | Driving down the road and car became sluggish to respond/accelerate and could barely operate at slow... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Turbocharger gasket failed resulting in leaking coolant and overheating of engine. Damages resulted... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My check engine light has been appearing off and on for a few months. I received a diagnostic code o... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ENGINE | turbocharger failures, which can result in reduced acceleration, power loss causing problems while t... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approxi... |
| May 28, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | They sold me a car and 2 days later the check engine light came on I fixed it then a second time it ... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a ... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine light came on. The repair shop said I have to replace the fuel pump control module and th... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the ve... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I brung my car in due to a oil leak and a water pump (Coolant leak) amongst other things my check en... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | ENGINE | On Wednesday June 28th, 2023, I was returning home to Columbus, NC from Charlotte, NC. I was travel... |