Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Buick Encore has 2 recalls, 17 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
17
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V537000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both f...
20V668000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Ter...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Defective "TURBO CHARGER" at 38,091 miles. The defective worn-out or damaged turbocharger was remove... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I've been dealing with a frustrating car issue lately where my vehicle keeps stalling and hesitating... |
| May 11, 2025 | ENGINE | I am co-owner of the vehicle. My daughter was driving the SUV when the Check engine light came on. T... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 4/24/25 I noticed a pungent odor (like rotten eggs). The odor is worse today. I did research and... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Unknown issues w/ sensors and wiring lead to turbocharger failure. This led to spontaneous accelerat... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Imthe original owner and purchased the car new 4 years ago. At 89,000 miles, the check engine light ... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Engine light is on and vehicle is sluggish on hills and keeping up in traffic. Rpms run high if I tr... |
| Feb 13, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Nov 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I currently own a 2020 Buick Encore since new with only 18,389 miles on it. Recently, I noticed on t... |
| Aug 20, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was told there was a recall on my engine. My check engine light is on. My car doesn't speed up pas... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have to constantly jump start my vehicle. Took it to the dealers and they stated there is nothing ... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and att... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the "Tr... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The horn goes off automatically when the car is started. The fuse must be pulled out to stop it. Das... |
| May 1, 2021 | TIRES | Tire suddenly developed a large bubble after about 18,000 miles of driving from new. Tire came new ... |
| Oct 28, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | PURCHASED NEW BUICK ENCORE 2020 ON 05/22/2000. PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS HONDA CIVIC. ENCORE NEVER SEEMED... |
| Sep 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL. IT ACTED AS IT WAS ACCELERATI... |