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2020 Buick Encore Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Buick Encore has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Buick Encore

Powertrain
4Electrical
4

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

20V668000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 20, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEUnknown issues w/ sensors and wiring lead to turbocharger failure. This led to spontaneous accelerat...
Apr 2, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEEngine light is on and vehicle is sluggish on hills and keeping up in traffic. Rpms run high if I tr...
Aug 20, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was told there was a recall on my engine. My check engine light is on. My car doesn't speed up pas...
Oct 28, 2020POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEPURCHASED NEW BUICK ENCORE 2020 ON 05/22/2000. PREVIOUS VEHICLE WAS HONDA CIVIC. ENCORE NEVER SEEMED...

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